SD Plane Simple® Antenna Systems

For best-in-class aircraft communications that meet a wide range of mission requirements.

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Ku-band Tail Mount Antenna

SD’s Plane Simple Ku-band Antenna System delivers reliable, global high-speed connectivity via the Intelsat FlexExec service for business aviation and the Intelsat FlexAir service for Government and Military aircraft. Its advanced tail-mount design features only two-line replaceable units (LRUs) to simplify installation and configuration, while providing a seamless and cost-effective upgrade path as satellite technology advances. Flexible payment plans are available to meet your requirements and as an SD-manufactured product, we provide advanced support and troubleshooting to improve the overall connectivity experience.

SD is partnered with QEST Quantenelektronische Systeme GmbH to manufacture our Plane Simple Antenna series.

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

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
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Ka-band Tail Mount Antenna

SD’s Plane Simple Ka-band Antenna System delivers reliable, global high-speed connectivity via the Inmarsat Jet ConneX service. Its advanced tail-mount design features only two-line replaceable units (LRUs) to simplify installation and configuration, while providing a seamless and cost-effective upgrade path as satellite technology advances. As an SD-manufactured product, we provide advanced support and troubleshooting to improve the overall connectivity experience.

SD is partnered with QEST Quantenelektronische Systeme GmbH to manufacture our Plane Simple Antenna series.

Satcom Direct Dual Dissimilar

DUAL DISSIMILAR

What is Dual Dissimilar?

Two separate systems (dual) on different networks (dissimilar) which gives customers access to multi-orbit, high speed data networks 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. 

The Plane Simple Systems

The SD Plane Simple® Antenna Systems enable broadband inflight connectivity services over the Intelsat FlexExec Ku network and the Inmarsat Jet Connex Ka network. Each systems’ (PS Ku & PS Ka) advanced tail mount terminal design features only two Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), simplifying installation and configuration requirements and our common wiring provides a seamless and cost-effective transition path as technology advances. The combination of the Plane Simple development, software and infrastructure services, unlock hardware and network data management to allow Satcom Direct to diagnose issues before the arise, further insuring uninterrupted connectivity.

Flat Panel

Future Developments

Fuselage Mount ESA

The new flat panel design for business and military aviation is an electronically-steered phased-array antenna system. Aiming to be the smallest, most efficient form factor, it is purpose fit for small to mid-size jets, where a tail-mounted antenna solution is not an option. Its lightweight, low-profile design will bring high-speed connectivity to a wide range of airframes. 

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