Business & GAQuestion #2 How does Thrane & Thrane connect an iPad in the cockpit? ANSWER: An iPad could be connected to one of Thrane & Thrane’s AVIATOR systems via its built-in Wi-Fi provided that the aircraft has an approved Wi-Fi certification for its operation and the…
CommercialQuestion #4 Video streaming from aircraft to satellite -> ground. Is that possible via SBB? ANSWER: Yes, video streaming is absolutely possible and Thrane & Thrane’s AVIATOR systems are conducting video streaming sessions in both business aviation (video conferencing) and MIL/GOV (ISR video streaming) settings. However, this…
Business & GAQuestion #5 Will the existing AVIATOR 300/350 require additional modification to meet FANS/Link requirements? ANSWER: Yes, there will be a new generation AVIATOR SBU (SwiftBroadband Unit) in the same form factor as today’s SBU that will be specifically tailored to meet the requirements for FANS/CPDLC over…
Business & GAQuestion #6 Can you provide multi-channel SwiftBroadband? ANSWER: At present, Inmarsat has allowed for terminal manufacturers to offer up to 4 separate SBB (SwiftBroadband) channels per airborne terminal on an aircraft. However, there are many implications of employing such…
Business & GAQuestion #7 How much do the AVIATOR 200, 300, and 700 systems cost? ANSWER: Thrane & Thrane recommends that you contact Banyan Air Service or any of our other worldwide partners (listed on www.thrane.com) for a comprehensive quote, which includes installation and certifications for all…
Business & GAQuestion #8 With the Wi-Fi, how do you substantiate the interference with the other systems in the aircraft? ANSWER: Via adherence to guidance provided by an FAA Wi-Fi issue paper and subsequent Wi-Fi STC. Learn more about this topic: Read the answers to other questions from this Webinar. Join…
Business & GAQuestion #9 Were does Aero H and H plus fit in this product line, if at all? ANSWER: AVIATOR 700 offers both Classic (2 H+ voice/fax/data and 1 H+ packet data) channels and a SwiftBroadband channel. Learn more about this topic: Read the answers to other questions from this…
Business & GAQuestion #10 What is the speed of the Internet connections? ANSWER: A: Data speeds will depend on the AVIATOR system/service used in addition to many other factors. As general guidance: • AVIATOR 200 would offer up to 200Kbps of background data •…