Plane Simple® Ku-band Advanced Tail Mount Antenna (ATMA) ​

Providing seamless, reliable, global high speed inflight connectivity for business and military aircraft.

Plane Simple® Ku-band Advanced Tail Mount Antenna (ATMA)

Providing seamless, reliable, global high speed inflight connectivity for business and military aircraft.​

Plane Simple Antenna ATMA

Plane Simple Ku-band Tail Mount Antenna

Plane Simple® Ku-band Advanced Tail Mount Antenna (ATMA)

Providing seamless, reliable, global high speed inflight connectivity for business and military aircraft.

Plane Simple Ku-band Antenna System Overview

SD’s Plane Simple Ku-band Antenna System provides dependable, high-speed connectivity worldwide through Intelsat’s FlexExec service for business aviation, military, and government aircraft powered by Intelsat’s Flex network. With its advanced tail-mount design with an industry low, two Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), installation and configuration are streamlined, offering a seamless and cost-effective upgrade path with evolving satellite technology. Flexible payment plans cater to individual needs, and as an SD-manufactured product, we offer advanced support and troubleshooting to enhance overall connectivity experiences.

Plane Simple Antenna ATMA

Plane Simple Ku-band Tail Mount Antenna

SD’s Plane Simple Ku-band Antenna System provides dependable, high-speed connectivity worldwide through Intelsat’s FlexExec service for business aviation, military, and government aircraft powered by Intelsat’s Flex network. Designed with an advanced tail-mount configuration, this system features only two Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), which means installation and configuration are streamlined, offering a seamless and cost-effective upgrade path with evolving satellite technology. Flexible payment plans cater to individual needs, and as an SD-manufactured product, we offer advanced support and troubleshooting to enhance overall connectivity experiences.

Plane Simple Antenna ATMA

Plane Simple Ku-band Tail Mount Antenna

SD’s Plane Simple Ku-band Antenna System provides dependable, high-speed connectivity worldwide through Intelsat’s FlexExec service for business aviation, military, and government aircraft, powered by Intelsat’s Flex network. Designed with an advanced tail-mount configuration, this system features only two Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), which means installation and configuration are streamlined, offering a seamless and cost-effective upgrade path with evolving satellite technology. Flexible payment plans cater to individual needs, and as an SD-manufactured product, we offer advanced support and troubleshooting to enhance overall connectivity experiences.

Plane Simple Antenna ATMA

Plane Simple Ku-band Tail Mount Antenna

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Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO)

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High Speed Inflight Internet

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Built for Mid to Large Business or Military Aircraft

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Global Coverage

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Intelsat Flex Network (SDG – FlexAir)

Tail Mount ATMA Design from Satcom Direct

Tail Mounted Design

Plane Simple Ku-band Terminal Supplemental Type Certificates (STC)

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PSKu ATMA STCs Awarded

The Federal Aviation Authority, has released an STC for the following aircraft:

  • Bombardier
    • Global 5000, 5500, 6000, 6500, Express, Express XRS
    • Challenger 604, 605, 650
  • Dassault
    • F2000LX/LXS/S
    • F900EX EASy
    • Falcon 7X/8X
  • Gulfstream
    • GIV, GIV-X, G450, GV, GV-SP, G550, G650

The European Aviation Safety Agency, has released an STC for the following aircraft:

  • Bombardier
    • Global 5000, 5500, 6000, 6500, Express, Express XRS
    • Challenger 604, 605, 650
  • Dassault
    • F2000LX/LXS/S
    • F900EX EASy
    • Falcon 7X/8X
  • Gulfstream
    • GIV, GIV-X, G450, GV, GV-SP, G550, G650

The Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil, has released an STC for the following aircraft:

  • Bombardier
    • Global 5000, 5500, 6000, 6500, Express, Express XRS
  • Dassault
    • F2000LX/LXS/S
    • F900EX EASy
    • Falcon 7X/8X

Transport Canada, Civil Aviation (TCCA), has released an STC for the following aircraft:

  • Bombardier
    • Global Express, XRS, 5000, 5500, 6000, 6500
    • Challenger 604, 605, 650
  • Dassault
    • F2000LX/LXS/S
    • F900EX EASy
    • Falcon 7X/8X

Intelsat Flex Network

Global Ku-band Network Service

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Introduced in 2022, the Plane Simple antenna system has been installed on over 100 aircraft. The Plane Simple Ku-band ATMA on the Intelsat network offers customers, terrestrial level speeds of 25Mbps (download) by 3Mbps (upload) and hardware capabilities of up to 100Mbps, ensuring your connectivity is truly future-proof.  

Current Flex Network Map (FlexExec Fabric)

Beam coverage is only representative, dated June 2024.

Dual Dissimilar​​

Two separate Plane Simple tail mount systems (dual) on different networks (dissimilar) which gives customers access to multi-orbit, high speed data and provides full linear redundancy from both an avionics and network perspective.​

Satcom Direct is the only agnostic, dual dissimilar, next generation connectivity solution provider.

RO/RO (Roll-on/Roll-off) Ku-band TRASC Capability for all C-130 Military Aircraft

Learn more about how SD Government is working with partners on a Tactical Removal Airborne SATCOM for the military using the Plane Simple Antenna. 

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RO/RO (Roll-on/Roll-off) Ku-band TRASC Capability for all C-130 Military Aircraft

Learn more about how SD Government is working with partners on a Tactical Removal Airborne SATCOM for the military using the Plane Simple Antenna. 

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Our experts are ready to discuss your requirements and create a customized solution that meets your objectives.