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SD expands presence with new Basel office to support business aviation in the heart of Europe.
Anna Montanuy, SD Regional Director Europe and Dave Falberg, SD Vice President International, officially open the new Basel office. Press...
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Jekta signs agreement with Metavonics to support operator efficiencies.
Metavonics will support the PHA-ZE 100 development with OpenMatrix® hardware. Press Release Payerne, Switzerland/ 17 January 2024 –...
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Satcom Direct confirms SD Plane Simple®Ka-band terminal is DO-160 certified.
The Plane Simple Ka-band antenna. Press Release Melbourne, FL. / 12 December 2023 - Satcom Direct, the business aviation solutions...
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Flying Colours Corp names Spencer Hoggarth as aircraft maintenance manager.
Press Release Peterborough, ON. /6 December 2023 – Flying Colours Corp., the maintenance, repair, overhaul, and completions business, has...
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Empire Aviation selects Satcom Direct for connectivity solutions as the first SD Plane Simple® Ku-band deployed in UAE.
L to R Paras Dhamecha, founder and managing director at Empire Aviation shakes hands with David Falberg, SD VP International at Dubai...
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The Jekta Factor – new research from Swiss OEM demonstrates real-world opportunities for electrically powered regional amphibious aircraft operations.
The Jekta Factor research identifies regions where strong operating economics deliver real potential for bringing affordable, accessible...
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F/LIST expands its North American presence with new Ft. Lauderdale facilities.
F/LIST celebrates Ft. Lauderdale opening. Katharina List-Nagl and Mayor Paul of Davie (4th and 5th from left respectively) cut the...
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SD Government confirms two SBIR awards to support US Department of Defense connectivity
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air...
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Mayman Aerospace announces $2 million US government OTA funding award for Speeder R&D contract
Mayman Aerospace team in our California workshop with David Mayman, center. Press Release Ventura, Ca./ 25 October 2023 – Mayman...
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Satcom Direct reveals new plans for Viasat’s Jet ConneX inflight broadband service.
New SD service plans include first ever Power by the Hour option for Jet ConneX. Press Release Melbourne, FL. /17 October 2023 – Satcom...
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World Premiere: Pilatus takes lead in cabin innovation with F/LIST Shapeshifter- inspired material.
The F/LAB Aenigma variant equipped on the PC-24 – including bulkhead & decorative surfaces – demonstrates the versatility and...
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SherpaReport releases updated and enhanced guide to buying a private aircraft
Press Release BOSTON, October 10, 2023  – Ahead of NBAA-BACE 2023, SherpaReport has released its latest Aircraft Buying Guide 2023, an...
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Planet Nine confirms multiple SD Plane Simple Ku-band® terminals as Satcom Direct becomes preferred connectivity supplier.
Planet Nine Private Aviation is already optimizing SD hardware and datalink services on Global airframes. Press Release Melbourne, FL./ 2...
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Satcom Direct Plane Simple® Ku-band terminal certified for Gulfstream G650
Satcom Direct Plane Simple® Ku-band terminal certified for Gulfstream G650. Press Release Melbourne, FL. / 18 September 2023 – The Satcom...
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Mayman Aerospace appoints new Chief Engineer, Manu SharmaDr. Sharma brings experience from Virgin Orbit and Boeing to HSVTOL program
Dr Manu Sharma is proud to join Mayman Aerospace. Press Release Ventura, Ca./ 16 August 2023 – Mayman Aerospace has hired Dr. Manu Sharma...
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Satcom Direct Avionics awarded a three-year agreement to provide multi-orbit aeronautical connectivity for the Canadian government
SD Avionics supports Canadian government connectivity, including Canada Royal Air Force A330 MRTT Press Release Ottawa, Canada/15 August...
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Satcom Direct and Gilat sign strategic agreement for joint ESA project to expand Plane Simple® portfolio
Satcom Direct and Gilat sign a strategic agreement for joint ESA project to expand Plane Simple portfolio. Press Release Melbourne, Fla....
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Flying Colours Corp. to paint and perform select maintenance on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police fleet
Rendering of the paintwork to be applied to the RCMP Pilatus PC-12. Press Release Peterborough, ON. /10 July 2023 – Flying Colours Corp.,...
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Satcom Direct joins forces with McQ to launch groundbreaking Video Bandwidth Agility Kit.
New tech streams HD video in reduced bandwidth BLOS applications Satcom Direct and McQ launch groundbreaking Video Bandwidth Agility Kit....
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Jekta confirms order for 50 PHA-ZE 100 aircraft.
The order for fifty Jekta PHA-ZE 100 electrically powered amphibious aircraft will boost amphibious aircraft operations across India....
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