PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Nov. 14,
2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:
GILT) (TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking
technology, solutions and services, announced today that its
dual-band aero terminal has passed the standard for the
environmental testing of avionics hardware and received the DO-160
certification. Gilat's Ku/Ka AeroEdge 6000, a complete aero
terminal is now ready to install in all commercial aircraft,
providing opportunities to HTS operators, IFEC service providers
and airlines who want to leverage IFC opportunities with the
flexibility to use both the Ku or Ka bands.
The AeroEdge 6000 is a high performance, highly efficient
terminal able of operating in both Ka and Ku bands, providing
satellite broadband communication for high-speed Internet and
multimedia applications for commercial airlines.
Gilat's terminal is unique, being the only open architecture
terminal with the ability to switch instantaneously during flight
between Ka and Ku bands according to capacity coverage and
availability. This seamless band switching provides an
uninterrupted user experience to passengers during flight.
Gilat's AeroEdge 6000 is the only dual-band aero terminal that
can operate and provide service over any satellite and any network,
as well as having the flexibility of its components to interwork
with other modems, antennas and power amplifiers. This distinctive
advantage accommodates the diverse requirements of airlines and
service providers.
The terminal includes Gilat's ER 6000-A Ku/Ka antenna, SkyEdge
II-c Taurus MODMAN, Ku/Ka Antenna Networking Data Unit (KANDU) and
Wavestream's Ku/Ka Radio Frequency Units (KRFU).
"Completion of the DO-160 certification is a major technical
achievement and an important step in fulfilling our IFC strategy
and positions Gilat as a significant worldwide player with a unique
terminal offering" said Ron Levin,
VP Mobility and Global Accounts at Gilat. "We are very pleased to
pass this important milestone and expect to see the AeroEdge 6000
flying commercially in 2019."
About Gilat
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a
leading global provider of satellite-based broadband
communications. With 30 years of experience, we design and
manufacture cutting-edge ground segment equipment, and provide
comprehensive solutions and end-to-end services, powered by our
innovative technology. Delivering high value competitive solutions,
our portfolio comprises of a cloud based VSAT network platform,
high-speed modems, high performance on-the-move antennas and high
efficiency, high power Solid State Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block
Upconverters (BUC).
Gilat's comprehensive solutions support multiple applications
with a full portfolio of products to address key applications
including broadband access, cellular backhaul, enterprise,
in-flight connectivity, maritime, trains, defense and public
safety, all while meeting the most stringent service level
requirements. Gilat controlling shareholders are the FIMI Private
Equity Funds. For more information, please visit: www.gilat.com
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Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "estimate", "project",
"intend", "expect", "believe" and similar expressions are intended
to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many
factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements
of Gilat to be materially different from any future results,
performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes
in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain
market acceptance to Gilat's products, inability to timely develop
and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid
changes in the market for Gilat's products, loss of market share
and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of
competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth
and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and
retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company's
proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat's
international operations and its location in Israel. We undertake no obligation to update
or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason. For
additional information regarding these and other risks and
uncertainties associated with Gilat's business, reference is made
to Gilat's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Gilat Satellite Networks
Doreet Oren
Director Corporate Communications
DoreetO@gilat.com
Comm-Partners LLC
June Filingeri, President
+1-203-972-0186
JuneFil@optonline.net
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