AEA: BendixKings Airborne Internet Access

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Key Takeaways:

  • BendixKing has launched the AeroWave 100, a new cabin internet system designed for light twins and business aircraft.
  • The AeroWave 100 utilizes an Inmarsat satellite to deliver 3G speeds for internet access and limited voice communication while airborne.
  • A significant feature of the system is its billing structure, which charges for bandwidth by the hour rather than by data volume.
  • The system is priced at $19,995 and aims to serve the growing market for airborne connectivity in smaller aircraft.
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Airborne connectivity has developed into a lively market for business aircraft and even for owner-flown singles and twins. Its the latter category that BendixKing is pitching its new AeroWave 100 cabin internet system to.

In this video shot at the AEA show in Nashville, BendixKings Jim Zanino explains that the AeroWave uses an Inmarsat satellite to provide 3G speeds for internet access and limited voice communication to an airborne aircraft. And unlike previous systems, the AeroWave will bill bandwidth by the hour, not by data volume. Cost of the system is $19,995 and its intended for light twins and business aircraft.

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