The Jet It fleet will soon offer in-flight WiFi service to its fractional owners. The company selected SmartSky to provide internet service on its fleet of HondaJet and Gulfstream G150 aircraft.
SmartSky’s advanced technology and hardware, combined with a choice of configurations is a great fit for both our HondaJet and Gulfstream aircraft where we will be able to support both passenger and operational connectivity needs. –
Glenn Gonzales, CEO and founder of Jet It
The Jet It fleet includes more than 20 HondaJet aircraft. These smaller jets typically cannot justify carrying a larger, heavier satellite-based solution. Under the agreement, Jet It will fit these planes with the SmartSky LiTE platform. The LiTE solution is designed specifically for light-jet and turboprop aircraft.
The deal also adds a new aircraft type to the SmartSky certification portfolio. An STC for the HondaJet and installation of SmartSky LiTE on Jet It’s fleet is expected this summer.
The LiTE configuration extends SmartSky’s patented air-to-ground (ATG) network technology to smaller business jets where connectivity options with sustained, multi-gigabyte per hour performance have previously not been available. SmartSky’s system delivers dependable, responsive, and secure connectivity for high-bandwidth applications and real-time data transfer to and from the aircraft for everything from video calling and live streaming to operational flight data that improves efficiency.
SmartSky CEO Dave Helfgott celebrated the deal, noting, “The selection of SmartSky demonstrates Jet It’s commitment to being a leader in business aviation and continuing to deliver exceptional comfort, convenience, and value for its membership. It is a step they are choosing to take now to provide their owners with the best inflight connectivity and flying experience possible.”
Jet It ended 2021 with 21 HondaJet and 2 Gulfstream aircraft in its fleet.
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