AERO-DIENST EXPANDS IN-FLIGHT CONNECTIVITY

Aero-Dienst has signed a dealer agreement with global communications company Viasat to use its fast in-flight connectivity (IFC) options in its mid and large-cabin business jet portfolio.

The Nuremberg-based full-service provider for business aviation and air ambulances’ expertise in the field of in-flight connectivity systems was one of the key factors leading to the agreement, which authorises Aero-Dienst to provide consultation services for Viasat IFC systems; conduct installation, bringing the systems online, plus operating them; and includesViasat’sKa-bandservice,aswellas upgrading Ku-band to the faster Ka-band.

Daniel Pedreiro Correia, Strategic Customer Relations Manager at Aero- Dienst, explains: “This cooperation allows us to support our Bombardier Challenger, Bombardier Global, and Dassault Falcon customers even better than before in all aspects of in-flight connectivity, especially as demand for streaming video skyrockets. Viasat’s Ka-band system is the most powerful connectivity product for these platforms and provides high-speed data rates with low set-up and service costs and very flexible prices.”

Correia continued, “With no-speed- limits and with a growing global satellite network, we provide our customers with an onboard system that can match connectivity in the office or at home, making for the best possible user experience both for business and leisure users.”

“Aero-Dienst excels at providing solutions for business aviation, so we’re excited that both their MRO and managed fleet customers have the ability to access not only high-speed Wi-Fi at any stage of a flight but consistent WiFi across a broad coverage area,” concludes Claudio D’Amico, Business Area Director, Viasat.