Press Release

Issued by Astronics Corporation.

October 15, 2018

Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defence and semiconductor industries, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Astronics AeroSat, is introducing its next generation FliteStream T-310 satcom connectivity solution for business aircraft.

Astronics is offering the FliteStream T-310 solution to the business aircraft market in partnership with Satcom Direct (SD), the launch customer, as part of its SD Xperience end-to-end solution. The T-310 is fully qualified and approved to operate on the Intelsat FlexExec business aviation network. The FliteStream T-310 satcom connectivity solution includes the next generation iDirect CX780 modem, providing compatibility with both Ku-band wide beam and high throughput spot beam satellite (HTS) networks.

Matthew Harrah, president of Astronics AeroSat, said, “We have developed our tail- and fuselage-mounted antenna systems to provide maximum performance across the full range of Ku-band satellite technologies. By leveraging a flexible architecture that utilizes modem selection to define the network and link performance criteria, we provide the inflight connectivity market with a scalable solution to meet any airborne satcom needs. We are excited to continue and expand our direct relationships with Satcom Direct and Intelsat. Their respective selection and approval of our products for integration on their networks is validation of our technology and approach to the market.”

Astronics AeroSat's FliteStream T-Series includes its patented Rexolite Lens technology, which creates the most efficient, reliable and highest-performing satcom antenna system available. The FliteStream T-Series provides high-speed internet and IPTV in a single antenna.

Astronics AeroSat will showcase its satcom connectivity solutions at the National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition (NBAA) in Orlando, FL, from October 16 to October 18, 2018 from booth #214.

For over a decade, Astronics AeroSat has provided fuselage- and tail-mounted satcom solutions for general aviation, business aviation, commercial transport, VVIP, and military aircraft around the world.