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, 7500, 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, G650ER, G500, G600

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, G650ER, G500, G600

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
  • 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. 

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Gogo Business Aviation (Gogo) and Satcom Direct (SD) have come together to form the only truly global, multi-orbit, multi-band in-flight connectivity provider, serving the fast-growing business aviation and military/government mobility markets.

This strategic partnership combines two industry-leading technology companies that will deliver best in class, purpose-built solutions for all segments of the business aviation market.

We are reimagining the inflight wi-fi experience from tip to tail to connect you beyond all expectations. Whether for corporate jets or military aircraft, we will continue to set the standard for reliability, security, and innovation in aviation connectivity.

Together, Gogo and Satcom Direct are shaping the future of inflight connectivity, making it easier than ever for customers to stay connected without limitations.  Learn more