AeroSat will provide the satellite antenna and additional RF components for Row 44's broadband system in commercial aircraft. Row 44's system will use AeroSat’s 2-way KU antennas and high power amplifiers.

 

Additionally, the system will leverage AeroSat's low-loss radome which is operating on more than 20 aircraft types and has been installed by most major installation facilities.

 

Jim Costello, Row 44's vice president of engineering, explained that the company optimizes its system development and minimizes its operational risks by using a single vendor for the entire RF chain. AeroSat was chosen for its ability to provide all the RF components. AeroSat’s experience with fuselage-mounted antennas and their technological leadership in KU antennas were also factors in the decision.

 

“We have years of experience in fielding antenna systems for KU-band satellite communications,” said William McNary, AeroSat's vice president of business development, in a statement.

 

McNary added: “We're proud to be a major contributor to the Row 44 solution, and we're thrilled to join with Row 44 to field this competitive solution.”

 

The lightweight AeroSat antenna provides unmatched performance that optimizes effective data transfer rates. AeroSat's antenna is scheduled for initial system testing this month, and will be on display for both AeroSat and Row 44 at next week's WAEA annual meeting in Toronto, Canada.

 

The compact, lightweight, simple to install and maintain Row 44 Broadband System may be integrated with existing in-flight entertainment systems. As the system can be installed in two short sessions, it minimizes aircraft downtime.

 

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