Talon Air has become a SmartSky dealer and Davinci Jets is installing SmartSky’s air-to-ground connectivity system in most of its managed aircraft fleet. Both companies are charter management providers with their own maintenance facilities.
To expand the installation base for SmartSky systems, Talon Air is developing a supplemental type certificate (STC) to enable adding the system to the Hawker 4000. It has also begun installation of SmartSky’s Flagship system in a Gulfstream V.
Davinci Jets has placed an initial order for 10 SmartSky shipsets to be installed by the end of 2024, and the installations will be done by Davinci Jets Services.
“This agreement is the result of feedback from our customers who are flying SmartSky-equipped aircraft right now and are ecstatic with the performance. SmartSky’s patented next-generation technology is proven to be fast and reliable and allows for video streaming at 41,000 feet on multiple devices at once. It is unlike anything we’ve ever seen for the turboprop and light jet class aircraft,” said Davinci Jets CEO Eric Legvold.
“We aim to provide our customers with a world-class travel experience,” said Talon Air CEO James Chitty. “Fast and reliable in-flight connectivity is now an absolute must for our customers. The opportunity to expand our network and partner with next-gen provider SmartSky made this an easy decision.”