Press Release

Issued by Air Sat One.

February 26, 2013

Aviation satcom service provider AirSatOne has added features to its popular Flightstream AOC AvSat router to include a totally wireless interface to existing Wi-Fi systems. The new feature allows the Flightstream AOC to be installed and functional in less than an hour. Since the device is classified as a PED operational approval is covered under the original Wi-Fi STC.

"Laptops, iPads, tablet computers & smartphones are designed to work using a ground-based connection to the internet. The way these devices send and receive data is not efficient for use over the satellite network, which results in slow web browsing, and they use more data than necessary resulting in higher airtime cost. The Flightstream AOC converts the data to a format that is more suitable for satellite communications," said Jo Kremsreiter, president of AirSatOne.

In addition to SatCom optimization, acceleration and compression the unit has a built in captive portal that can be used for individual billing creating an additional revenue source. PIN codes can also be used to restrict individuals or group access in several different ways including data volume and bandwidth. The Flightstream AOC also features traffic shaping, least cost routing and can accommodate multiple satellite systems with load balancing and failover.

The new Flightstream PN 909-865-009 is available now from AirSatOne or your avionics dealer, has a list price of $7,330 and includes 2 years warranty.