Five Planet Nine Bombardier Globals will get Satcom Direct's PlaneSimple Ku-band terminals, providing access to the Intelsat FlexExec network for passengers.
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Planet Nine Private Air has chosen Satcom Direct as its preferred connectivity supplier, the Van Nuys, California-headquartered operator said Monday. Planet Nine has acquired multiple Plane Simple Ku-band terminals to upgrade its fleet over a three-year period, including Bombardier Global Express airframes already equipped with the connectivity product.
Installation of the SD Plane Simple Ku-band terminals will give Planet Nine passengers and customers access to the Intelsat FlexExec network, providing dedicated business aviation airtime. Planet Nine also will add the SD FlightDeck Freedom (FDF) datalink service to the cockpit.
According to the companies, passengers will benefit from improved productivity, enhanced entertainment, and increased data speeds powered by consistent high-speed broadband.
Meanwhile, the crew will employ FDF flight tracking, which provides automated real-time information about hazardous weather, geo-notifications, security events, and other critical flight path data for improved situational awareness. The agreement also includes around-the-clock global customer support, multilingual services, cybersecurity solutions, and access to certified connectivity training.
Activations of the first Plane Simple Ku-band terminals and FlightDeck Freedom services have already gotten underway or have been scheduled for five of the Planet Nine aircraft. Satcom Direct has installed and activated the system on the first two Global Express jets and nearly completed installation on a third. The connectivity provider expects to equip a further two aircraft before the end of the year.
“Planet Nine exemplifies how retrofitting our Plane Simple antennas can breathe new life into an airframe,” said Satcom Direct chief commercial officer Michael Skov Christensen. “These aircraft are designed to last for more than three decades, yet the technology is changing on a daily basis. We have designed agnostic systems that future-proof aircraft, and we know this ability to continuously update the connectivity offering was a major factor in Planet Nine’s decision to engage our services, products, and support capabilities.”
Planet Nine Chooses Satcom Direct as Preferred Connectivity Vendor
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Planet Nine Private Air has chosen Satcom Direct as its preferred connectivity supplier, the Van Nuys, California-headquartered operator said Monday. Planet Nine has acquired multiple Plane Simple Ku-band terminals to upgrade its fleet over a three-year period, including Bombardier Global Express airframes already equipped with the connectivity product.
Installation of the SD Plane Simple Ku-band terminals will give Planet Nine passengers and customers access to the Intelsat FlexExec network. Planet Nine also will add the SD FlightDeck Freedom (FDF) datalink service to the cockpit. According to the companies, passengers will benefit from improved productivity, enhanced entertainment, and increased data speeds powered by consistent high-speed broadband.
Meanwhile, the crew will employ FDF flight tracking, which provides automated real-time information about hazardous weather, geo-notifications, security events, and other critical flight path data for improved situational awareness. The agreement also includes around-the-clock global customer support, multilingual services, cybersecurity solutions, and access to certified connectivity training.
Activations of the first Plane Simple Ku-band terminals and FlightDeck Freedom services are already underway or have been scheduled for five of the Planet Nine aircraft. Satcom Direct has installed and activated the system on the first two Global Express jets and nearly completed installation on a third. Satcom Direct expects to equip a further two aircraft before the end of the year.