PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Oct. 23,
2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ:
GILT) (TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking
technology, solutions and services, announced today its key role in
the first-ever demonstration of an in-flight aircraft communicating
at broadband speeds with a low earth orbit (LEO) satellite system.
This industry milestone was achieved using Global Eagle's
"Albatross One" test aircraft with Gilat's aero modem and Telesat's
Phase 1 LEO satellite, launched earlier this year. The testing
included a successful demonstration of seamless connectivity and
switchover between Telesat's geostationary orbit (GEO) and LEO
satellites.
"Telesat is pleased to be collaborating with innovative
companies like Gilat and Global Eagle who recognize the potential
of Telesat's LEO system to transform the in-flight broadband
experience for millions of passengers worldwide," said Erwin Hudson, Vice President, Telesat LEO. "This
flight on Global Eagle's Albatross aircraft test-bed with Gilat's
aero modem confirms that Telesat's state-of-the-art LEO
architecture satisfies Global Eagle's requirements for seamless
connectivity and terrestrial-like broadband performance for
multiple applications, including the capability to switch between
LEO and GEO constellations."
"Global Eagle is confident that Telesat's planned LEO
constellation will fundamentally improve the passenger experience
for inflight broadband with industry-leading latency, throughput
and global coverage," said Global Eagle Executive VP Per Noren. "We chose to collaborate with Gilat
on LEO baseband technology due to their proven multi-application
platform and clear LEO roadmap."
"Gilat and Global Eagle's ongoing collaboration with Telesat has
brought this outstanding achievement to market confirming the
broadband vision of next generation IFC," said Ron Levin VP Mobility and Global Accounts at
Gilat. "Gilat's solution has now proved its technological advantage
of supporting not only multiple applications, satellites, bands and
beams, but also a world first transition between satellites in
multiple orbits."
About Global Eagle
Global Eagle is a leading provider of satellite-based broadband
connectivity, television and entertainment services, content and
data analytics to aviation, maritime, enterprise and government
markets. Global Eagle offers a fully integrated portfolio of rich
media content and high-speed connectivity solutions for airlines,
private jets, cruise lines, commercial ships, super-yachts,
ferries, enterprise, government and military installations
worldwide with proprietary performance-enhancing technologies and
exclusive access to premium media. With 1,400 employees on six
continents and leading global satellite and ground networks, the
company delivers exceptional service and concierge support to its
customers.
Contact:
Global Eagle: Michael
Miller, Michael.miller@globaleagle.com
+1-754-215-1010
About Gilat
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a
leading global provider of satellite-based broadband
communications. With 30 years of experience, we design and
manufacture cutting-edge ground segment equipment, and provide
comprehensive solutions and end-to-end services, powered by our
innovative technology. Delivering high value competitive solutions,
our portfolio comprises of a cloud based VSAT network platform,
high-speed modems, high performance on-the-move antennas and high
efficiency, high power Solid State Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block
Upconverters (BUC).
Gilat's comprehensive solutions support multiple applications
with a full portfolio of products to address key applications
including broadband access, cellular backhaul, enterprise,
in-flight connectivity, maritime, trains, defense and public
safety, all while meeting the most stringent service level
requirements. Gilat controlling shareholders are the FIMI Private
Equity Funds. For more information, please visit:
www.gilat.com
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in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain
market acceptance to Gilat's products, inability to timely develop
and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid
changes in the market for Gilat's products, loss of market share
and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of
competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth
and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and
retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company's
proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat's
international operations and its location in Israel. We undertake no obligation to update
or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason. For
additional information regarding these and other risks and
uncertainties associated with Gilat's business, reference is made
to Gilat's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Contact:
Gilat Satellite Networks
Doreet Oren, Director Corporate
Communications
DoreetO@gilat.com
Comm-Partners LLC
June
Filingeri, President
JuneFil@optonline.net
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