Satcom Direct

Gogo announced Dec. 4 it has completed the acquisition of Satcom Direct, combining two of the leading providers of inflight connectivity to business aviation.

Gogo’s proposed cash and stock acquisition of SD was undergoing regulatory review.

Gogo and SD entered into a definitive agreement that would see Gogo acquire SD in a major consolidation of inflight connectivity providers to business aviation.

Satcom Direct (SD) Avionics is advancing an electronically steered antenna (ESA) to connect business jets with satellite broadband service.

DirecTV Inflight announced the launch of an IPTV service for business aviation in collaboration with connectivity provider Satcom Direct.

SpaceX's Starlink is fast emerging as the office-in-the-sky choice for U.S. operators of both long-range, large-cabin business jets and King Air turboprops.

The company is offering its new SD Plane Simple electronically steered antenna for a monthly fee, hoping to attract small business aircraft owners,

In the future, an integrated satellite network will support broadband inflight connectivity.

Inflight connectivity options for the Gulfstream G650 have grown by two with announcements by Flexjet and Satcom Direct.

Satcom Direct and Israel’s Gilat Satellite Networks to develop and supply electronically steered antennas o connect with OneWeb’s new satellite constellation.