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Question #15 Could an airline use Thrane & Thrane equipment to upgrade to SBB from classic by another vendor?

ANSWER: Yes, that would require the replacement of the legacy terminal in place of a Thrane & Thrane terminal and the reuse of a SwiftBroadband approved antenna. Learn more about this topic:…

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Question #31 What is the cost of a standard STC?

ANSWER: There is no “standard” STC. Supplemental Type Certifications will vary in cost to complete. The cost of a completed STC for an AVIATOR installation package could range from $3,500.00 (Wi-Fi only)…

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John LaValle Row 44, of Westlake Village, Calif., promoted John LaValle, the company’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer, to CEO. Co-founder and former CEO John Guidon will assume the chief…

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Question #16 If you consider a Wi-Fi Switch in the cockpit does this affect the operation which leads into the AFM causing activities with the FAA AEG?

ANSWER: The STC AFMS will cover the operation of the switch. Learn more about this topic: Read the answers to other questions from this Webinar. Join the conversation! Post your comments…

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Question #32 Why is it then required to install a cockpit Wi-Fi inhibit switch if the aircraft has been tested for the maximum power of WLAN 4W?

ANSWER: Since the airline crash 6-7 years ago leaving JFK caused by the IFE system overheating, the IFE system and Wi-Fi features “must” have a switch in the cockpit so the pilot…

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March 6-8 ATC Global 2012, Amsterdam RAI Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Visit www.atcevents.com. 12-15 Satellite 2012, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. Visit www.satellite2012.com. April 1-4 Quad A Annual Convention, Gaylord…

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Question #17 How can we expect the exterior impact of the aircraft to evolve? As of now, the dome of reception for Satellite generally seems to have a large aerodynamic impact on air transport aircraft.

ANSWER: Agreed, all STCs will have AFMS supplements that can change the flying limitations of an aircraft. As for the LGA and IGA antennas, this is not applicable. Learn more about this…

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Question #33 What type cost control tools are available through the equipment or service provider, example: email notifications for usage amounts, credit card style billing for each passenger, or other methods?

ANSWER: There are many value added services that ISP’s (Inmarsat Service Providers) provide to help control/contain cost overruns. Please contact Satcom Direct for the most up to date information on those services.…

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Question #15 Could an airline use Thrane & Thrane equipment to upgrade to SBB from classic by another vendor?

Business & GA

Question #31 What is the cost of a standard STC?

ATM Modernization

People

Business & GA

Question #16 If you consider a Wi-Fi Switch in the cockpit does this affect the operation which leads into the AFM causing activities with the FAA AEG?

Business & GA

Question #32 Why is it then required to install a cockpit Wi-Fi inhibit switch if the aircraft has been tested for the maximum power of WLAN 4W?

ATM Modernization

Calendar

Business & GA

Question #17 How can we expect the exterior impact of the aircraft to evolve? As of now, the dome of reception for Satellite generally seems to have a large aerodynamic impact on air transport aircraft.

Business & GA

Question #33 What type cost control tools are available through the equipment or service provider, example: email notifications for usage amounts, credit card style billing for each passenger, or other methods?