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 - March 9, 2021, 11:43 AM Satcom Direct's new Plane Simple tail-mounted Ku-band antenna has entered inflight testing on the company's Gulfstream G350 test aircraft. It is expected to enter the market by the end of the second quarter of the year. (Photo: Satcom Direct) Airborne connectivity provider Satcom Direct has begun in-flight testing of its Plane Simple tail-mounted Ku-band antenna system. One year after the launch of the purpose-built unit, which is now mounted on the company’s Gulfstream G350 testbed, the next phase of testing takes it from ground assessment to aerial use to demo...

 - February 15, 2021, 8:05 AM Satcom Direct is readying release this year of its first two Plane Simple satellite communication antennas, bringing lower-cost high-speed connectivity options to a wider array of airframes. The SD Plane Simple Ku antenna, slated for June introduction, will provide connectivity via Intelsat’s broadband Ku-band satellite service. Meanwhile, the SD Plane Simple Certus LEO antenna, coming in the fourth quarter, will access Iridium’s new Next low earth orbit (LEO) L-band constellation and its high-speed Certus service. Satcom Direct president Chris Moore cal...