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The core components of SmartSky’s flagship system.
charter use, no matter why you want/ need connectivity in your aircraft, Wanick stressed the importance of understanding your goals and then clearly defining them to an experi- enced MRO.
“The best overall solution for any customer may be our air-to-ground network, or it may be our system working alongside a satellite package,” he said. “If the customer sets their expectations and then sticks to that plan, they will end up with a system that best meets their needs now and in the future.”
streaming Netflix or doing Zoom meetings and the pilot checking the weather or emailing the FBO to con- firm rental cars simultaneously with no drop in performance,” Wanick said. “There’s a lot of capability being deliv- ered to that specific aircraft.”
“To meet the needs of most of our customers, we offer a variety of con- nection packages through our service provider Honeywell. Right now, we have data packages ranging from five
gigabytes up to unlimited gigabytes per month,” he added.
“Another thing to consider is that the lifespan of today’s aircraft is much longer than it was just five years ago,” he continued. “There is a growing demand for connectivity in aircraft, and adding the capability is a great way to extend the life of your aircraft while making it much more valuable.”
Whether it’s for personal use or to help expand your aircraft’s
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