PARIS, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE:
HON) has been selected as an authorized value-added reseller
for SmartSky Networks' air-to-ground services leveraging 5G
technologies for North American airline operators. By becoming an
authorized reseller, Honeywell extends its inflight connectivity
(IFC) services for airlines.
The new air-to-ground connectivity from SmartSky provides
Honeywell customers with another option for internet connectivity
that delivers a user experience similar to that found at home.
Honeywell is also a provider of Inmarsat's GX Aviation via
satellite, which is powered by Honeywell's JetWave™ hardware.
Additionally, Honeywell offers safety solutions that provide
direct data link communications between pilots and air traffic
controllers via L-band satellite networks.
"Honeywell brings a world-class approach to the market and we
are excited to partner with them, further diversifying the cost,
speed and capacity of the broader range of services they support
for airlines throughout North
America," said Ryan Stone,
president, SmartSky Networks. "Honeywell's leading portfolio of
connectivity solutions will permit airlines to balance their
capital investment with passenger needs."
SmartSky's air-to-ground network leverages 5G technologies to
provide a reliable, secure and affordable IFC solution for airlines
that want full-functioning inflight connectivity for their regional
aircraft.
"This expands the suite of connectivity services we offer
airlines operating routes throughout North America," said John Peterson, vice president and general
manager, Software and Services, Honeywell Connected Enterprise,
Honeywell Aerospace. "Our agreement with SmartSky strengthens our
expansive and diverse global connectivity solutions portfolio,
including JetWave, and permits airlines to offer the best
connectivity options to meet passenger needs."
The SmartSky network delivers a secure, low-latency signal to
every aircraft in the network, ensuring high performance regardless
of network loading. Each beam communicates with just one aircraft
at a time, compared with similar offerings that share beams among
several aircraft. In the cabin, passengers will experience inflight
connectivity similar to that of their ground-based office
solutions. This level of service allows passengers to make their
time in the air as productive as possible. That could include
running cloud-based applications, connecting via virtual private
networks, conducting significant data transfers, surfing the web or
streaming videos.
About Honeywell
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology
company that delivers industry specific solutions that include
aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings
and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies
help everything from aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants,
supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world
smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news and
information on Honeywell, please visit
www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
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