GENEVA, May 24, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technologies' (NYSE: RTX) Collins
Aerospace business today announced its plan to bring unlimited
data to the customers of Vista, a leading private aviation group.
Using Collins' LuxStream, which runs exclusively on the SES's
high-throughput satellite (HTS) network, Vista customers can now
enjoy fast, reliable, unlimited internet access for the duration of
their flights.
Since 2019, Vista has installed LuxStream on more than 75
aircraft in its fleet. Now, LuxStream will be installed on more
than 100 aircraft. The HTS hardware and solution, exclusive to
Collins, allows customers to conduct video conference calls, stream
videos, and send emails while inflight.
"Our relationships with Vista and SES deliver exceptional
in-flight connectivity experiences to customers," said Jen Schopfer, president of Connected Aviation
Solutions at Collins Aerospace. "A flat hourly rate for global
Wi-Fi is a market first, but just the latest in a series of
customer-centric innovations that has come from our years of
collaboration."
Nick van der Meer, Chief
Operating Officer of Vista, said, "At Vista, we are always looking
to enhance the customer experience. Whether flying for business or
leisure, we know high-speed connectivity, without data limits, is a
key value proposition for our customers. Owing to the speeds, many
of our customers prefer LuxStream for their in-flight connectivity,
and we can now give them unlimited data simply by connecting to the
aircraft's Wi-Fi."
"LuxStream is the result of a tremendous collaboration between
SES and Collins Aerospace. Our network of high-throughput
satellites enables Vista's passengers to experience the same kind
of high-speed connectivity services they enjoy on land. This
announcement marks the next step in delivering premium services and
meeting the needs of business aviation providers and passengers
globally," said Steve Collar, CEO of
SES.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is part of
Raytheon Technologies, the largest aerospace and defense company in
the world. Our global team of 73,000 employees dreams, designs and
delivers smarter, more connected solutions for passenger safety and
comfort, mission success, space exploration, and operational
efficiency and sustainability. We make the most powerful concepts
in aerospace a reality. For more information, visit
CollinsAerospace.com.
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies
(NYSE: RTX) is the world's largest aerospace and defense company.
Our global team of 180,000 employees pushes the limits of known
science and redefines how we connect and protect our world. We are
advancing aviation, building smarter defense systems and creating
innovations to take us deeper into space. The company, with 2022
sales of $67 billion, is
headquartered in Arlington,
Virginia.
About Vista
Vista Global Holding's (Vista)
subsidiaries provide worldwide business flight services. A global
group headquartered at the DIFC in Dubai, Vista integrates a unique portfolio of
companies offering asset free services to cover all key aspects of
business aviation: guaranteed and on demand global flight coverage;
subscription and membership solutions; trading and management
services; and cutting-edge mobility technology. The Group's mission
is to lead the change to provide clients with the most advanced
flying services at the very best value, anytime, anywhere around
the world. Vista's knowledge and understanding of all facets of the
industry deliver the best end-to-end offering and technology to all
business aviation clients, through its VistaJet and XO branded
services and duly licensed carriers. Vista is not a direct air
carrier and does not operate or charter flights. More Vista
information and news at www.vistaglobal.com
About SES
SES has a bold vision to deliver amazing
experiences everywhere on earth by distributing the highest quality
video content and providing seamless connectivity around the world.
As the leader in global content connectivity solutions, SES
operates the world's only multi-orbit constellation of satellites
with the unique combination of global coverage and high
performance, including the commercially-proven, low-latency Medium
Earth Orbit O3b system. By leveraging a vast and intelligent,
cloud-enabled network, SES is able to deliver high-quality
connectivity solutions anywhere on land, at sea or in the air, and
is a trusted partner to the world's leading telecommunications
companies, mobile network operators, governments, connectivity and
cloud service providers, broadcasters, video platform operators and
content owners. SES's video network carries ~8,000 channels
and has an unparalleled reach of 369 million households, delivering
managed media services for both linear and non-linear content. The
company is listed on Paris and
Luxembourg stock exchanges
(Ticker: SESG). Further information is available at:
www.ses.com
Media Contact
James
Brindle
+1 317.778.5769
james.brindle@collins.com
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