Avcon Jet launch customer for SD Satcom Direct Simple

European operator Avcon Jet is the launch customer for Satcom Direct’s new SD Plane Simple terminal. The Plane Simple terminal is an Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) Ku-band, flat panel terminal.

The terminal connects with Eutelsat OneWeb’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network.

“The agreement with Avcon Jet heralds a new era for fleet connectivity,” says Chris Moore, president, Satcom Direct, . “We are committed to meeting the needs of aircraft operators seeking genuine global coverage and are excited that with Avcon Jet, we can demonstrate the advantages of working with the multi-faceted Plane Simple portfolio of antenna systems to fulfill the demand for high-speed connectivity across a broad portfolio of airframes.”

Alex Vagacs, chairman of Avcon Jet Group, said: “We strive to deliver our customers the best connectivity experience possible, which is why we welcome the opportunity to equip our fleet with  the advanced SD antenna systems.”