ANNAPOLIS, Md., Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace
Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is
teaming with leading satellite operator SES to bring business
aviation customers the fastest broadband speeds available within
the United States. The two
companies are launching LuxStream — the only service that offers
speeds up to 25 Mbps in the United
States and 15Mbps globally via SES's managed Ku-band
satellite network.
"In-flight connectivity is often cited by operators as the most
important experience to provide on board, especially for long-range
flights," said LeAnn Ridgeway, vice
president and general manager, Information Management Services for
Collins Aerospace. "By working with SES to bring LuxStream to the
business aviation segment, we're meeting that need by providing
speeds and services that are unparalleled in the industry."
"LuxStream is the result of a great collaboration between SES
and Collins Aerospace, and we're very excited to build on our
leading position in inflight connectivity to deliver a premium
service for the business aviation segment," said JP Hemingway, CEO
of SES Networks. "LuxStream is powered by SES's global
geostationary high-throughput and wide satellite beams, as well as
a flexible, intelligent ground network. Its performance has been
validated extensively with a large number of passengers who were
able to easily access the internet and stream entertainment content
to their personal devices at 25Mbps."
Vista Global —providing worldwide business flight services with
a fleet of 116 owned aircraft and access to 1,500 jets globally —
will be the launch customer for the new system. Collins Aerospace
will deliver the LuxStream service, as well as its new Collins
Aerospace Cabin Router on Vista Global's fleet of aircraft for both
of its brands — VistaJet and XO — starting with the company's 36
Global business jets under VistaJet, the group's leading brand and
only global business aviation company. The higher bandwidth of the
LuxStream service will enable more VistaJet Members to use more
devices and more apps simultaneously whilst flying anywhere in the
world.
"We place our members at the center of all we do to ensure they
feel at home while they're on board. Even at 45,000 feet,
connectivity is key for business owners to continue working
efficiently or families to keep in touch and unwind during their
flight," said Thomas Flohr, founder
and chairman of Vista Global. "LuxStream will provide all our
Members with that exceptional and consistent experience that Vista
Global and its brands are known for. This investment is another
testimony of our global industry leadership."
This new solution, available as part of Collins Aerospace's
ARINCDirect portfolio of services, will provide both VistaJet and
XO with additional benefits including:
- High-quality bandwidth capable of supporting multiple streams
of ultra-high-definition content, all while fellow passengers are
concurrently running other apps
- Flexible pricing models to meet the aircraft's mission —
whether they fly daily, weekly or less frequently
- An always-on service enabled by the redundancy and resiliency
offered by SES satellites
- A turn-key solution with both hardware and service provided by
Collins Aerospace, giving the operator one point of contact and
access to Collins' industry-leading global support services
Hear LeAnn Ridgeway and JP
Hemingway discuss the significance of LuxStream in this video.
About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace Systems, a
unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), is a leader in
technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global
aerospace and defense industry. Created in 2018 by bringing
together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, Collins
Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and
expertise to solve customers' toughest challenges and to meet the
demands of a rapidly evolving global market. For more information,
visit CollinsAerospace.com.
About United Technologies Corporation
United
Technologies Corp., based in Farmington,
Connecticut, provides high-technology systems and services
to the building and aerospace industries. By combining a passion
for science with precision engineering, the company is creating
smart, sustainable solutions the world needs. For more information
about the company, visit our website at www.utc.com or
follow us on Twitter: @UTC.
About SES
SES is the world's leading satellite
operator with over 70 satellites in two different orbits,
Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO). It provides
a diverse range of customers with global video distribution and
data connectivity services through two business units: SES Video
and SES Networks. SES Video reaches over 355 million TV homes,
through Direct-to-Home (DTH) platforms and cable, terrestrial, and
IPTV networks globally. SES Video delivers a full suite of
innovative end-to-end value-added services for both linear and
digital distribution, and includes the ASTRA satellite system,
which has the largest DTH television reach in Europe. SES Networks provides global managed
data services, connecting people in a variety of sectors including
telecommunications, maritime, aeronautical, and energy, as well as
governments and institutions across the world. The SES Networks
portfolio includes GovSat, a 50/50 public-private partnership
between SES and the Luxembourg
government, and O3b, the only non-geostationary system delivering
fibre-like broadband services today. Further information is
available at: www.ses.com
About Vista Global
Vista Global Holding provides
worldwide business flight services. A global group headquartered at
the DIFC in Dubai, Vista Global
integrates a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light
services to cover all key aspects of business aviation: guaranteed
and On Demand global flight coverage; aircraft leasing and finance;
and cutting-edge aviation technology. The group's mission is to
lead the change to provide customers with the most advanced flying
services and the very best value, anytime, anywhere around the
world. Vista Global's knowledge and understanding of all facets of
the industry deliver the best end-to-end offering and technology to
any business aviation customer, through its VistaJet and XO branded
services.
More Vista Global information and news
at www.vistaglobal.com
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