[Avionics Today 09-13-2016] Kymeta and antenna-manufacturer Tecom, have struck a partner development program agreement for the aviation market. Under the terms of the agreement, Tecom will incorporate Kymeta mTenna technology into an aviation-grade terminal to demonstrate connectivity to a Ku-band satellite.
Kymeta’s flat panel satellite antenna technology aims to offer a lightweight, low profile and low maintenance antenna that cuts operational costs of aircraft connectivity by reducing the drag, weight and maintenance compared to current aircraft satellite terminals.