PHOENIX, Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE:
HON) achieved final certification from Inmarsat for JetWave™, the
company's package of exclusive hardware that will allow pilots,
passengers, operators and maintenance personnel to connect to GX
Aviation, the revolutionary new in-flight broadband service from
Inmarsat. Users can consistently and more quickly surf the
internet, check emails, stream music and videos, and shop online
without drop-off throughout their flight, even when flying over
oceans.
The final type approval certificate confirms that the system
functions as designed and completes the process to bring GX
Aviation to the aerospace market. The certification centers on
operation in all environmental conditions with Inmarsat's Global
Xpress (GX) satellite network, which comprises three satellites
already launched and functioning. This ensures that passengers,
pilots and other airline personnel have access to high-speed,
consistent and reliable broadband service by GX Aviation on flights
worldwide, with speeds similar to those experienced at home or in
the office.
JetWave has also been certified by the Federal Aviation
Administration and European Aviation Safety Agency for safety,
environmental and installation standards.
"Inmarsat's certification of our JetWave hardware means that
customers don't have to wait for a high-speed, global connectivity
service. It's available and ready for installation now," said
Carl Esposito, vice president of
Marketing and Product Management, Honeywell Aerospace. "A recent
Honeywell survey found that 84 percent of travelers say that it is
important to have an in-flight Wi-Fi experience identical to what
they have at home or in the office, and airlines around the world
will now be able to meet their customers' demands with GX
Aviation."
"GX Aviation is the ultimate broadband solution for the skies.
It is a truly global service that has been engineered with aircraft
mobility in mind, ensuring that airlines, business aviation
operators and leading aircraft companies can offer high-quality
connectivity even at 40,000 feet, using a single network from a
single provider," said Leo Mondale,
Inmarsat Aviation president. "We are delighted with the performance
of Honeywell's JetWave terminals, which have been designed for ease
of installation and maintenance to ensure the lowest downtime for
any cabin connectivity solution in the market. This final
certification is an essential part in opening the doors to this
exciting new era of in-flight broadband, available to our customers
anytime and anywhere, with absolutely no limits in terms of
deployment to their fleets."
About the Global Xpress Satellite Network and JetWave
Hardware
GX Aviation launches this year as the world's first in-flight
broadband solution with seamless global coverage delivered through
a single operator. It allows airline passengers to browse the
internet, check social media, stream videos, access company
resources and more, with similar fast and reliable broadband as
they receive on the ground. The groundbreaking service is powered
by the new GX constellation, which entered commercial service in
December 2015. Inmarsat is committed
to building additional network capacity, with plans already
announced to increase its dedicated Ka-band payloads to seven.
JetWave is the only aircraft terminal to include dual receivers,
enabling critical "make before break" handoffs between satellite
beams. Other solutions have built-in outages every time a terminal
needs to be "handed off" between satellites, adding significant
service interruption and downtime for users. In addition, JetWave
delivers full performance across Inmarsat's global coverage,
including at northern and southern latitudes above 40 degrees,
where competing terminals see substantial performance deterioration
and even service outages.
About Inmarsat
Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite
communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing
reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments,
enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that
can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat operates in
more than 60 locations around the world, with a presence in the
major ports and centers of commerce on every continent. Inmarsat is
listed on the London Stock Exchange (ISAT.L). For more information,
please visit www.inmarsat.com.
The Inmarsat press release newsfeed and corporate updates are on
@InmarsatGlobal.
About Honeywell Aerospace
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually
every commercial, defense and space aircraft, and its turbochargers
are used by nearly every automaker and truck manufacturer around
the world. The Aerospace business unit develops innovative
solutions for more fuel-efficient automobiles and airplanes, more
direct and on-time flights, safer flying and runway traffic, along
with aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless
connectivity services, logistics, and more. The business delivers
safer, faster, and more efficient and comfortable
transportation-related experiences worldwide. For more information,
visit www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero and
@Honeywell_Turbo.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified
technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide
with aerospace products and services; control technologies for
buildings, homes, and industry; turbochargers; and performance
materials. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit
www.honeywell.com/newsroom.
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respective owners. Copyright 2016 Honeywell.
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