Satcom Direct (SD) is a global provider of satellite communication solutions, primarily serving the aviation, military, and government sectors. Recently acquired by Gogo Business Aviation in December 2024, Satcom Direct offers a range of products and services, including satellite-based internet and communication systems, cybersecurity solutions, flight deck communications, and flight operations management tools. They partner with companies like OneWeb and Intelsat to deliver global in-flight connectivity, and work with government entities like the US Navy.
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Protected Tactical SATCOM – Global (PTS-G) is a two-year, $558,000,000 program included in the U.S. President’s 2024-10-01 budget request for a proliferated geostationary telecoms constellation of small satellites in Ka and X-band.
Satcom Direct Government will provide secure voice and broadband data services to support global aeronautical missions for the Department of Defense and other federal agencies under the BPA.
Satcom Direct Government’s secure fixed MILSATCOM solutions include C-Band, Ku-Band, Ka-Band, X-Band, and UHF.
Satcom Direct Government provides 24/7/365 customer support to U.S. Military, diplomatic, intelligence, and civilian government aviation users of its services.
The expanded range of Viasat service options will be available to business aviation customers using Viasat’s existing GAT-5510 terminal and to aircraft using three upcoming next-generation Jet ConneX terminals: Satcom Direct’s Plane Simple Ka-band, Orbit’s AirTRx30, and Honeywell’s JetWave X.
Satcom Direct Avionics, the Canadian hardware manufacturing division of Satcom Direct, will work with OneWeb to develop the SD Modem Unit for the ESA terminal.
Gilat will develop the antenna system while Satcom Direct Avionics will work with OneWeb to develop the SD Modem Unit to harness the LEO constellation.
Satcom Direct and Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. have signed a strategic agreement to develop and supply new ultra-low profile electronically steered antennas to support in-flight connectivity for business, government, and defense.
Satcom Direct Avionics, Gilat, and OneWeb will collaborate to deliver faster, more consistent broadband services across the globe for business aviation customers.
FlexExec paired with Satcom Direct’s SD Plane Simple Ku-Band antenna provides government aviation and business jet passengers with high-speed, global connectivity.
Satcom Direct has completed the installation of the first Plane Simple Ka-band antenna on the company’s SD Gulfstream G550.
Skyservice Business Aviation received Transport Canada (TCCA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) supplemental type certification (STC) approval for the integration of Satcom Direct Plane Simple Ku-band tail-mounted antenna (TMA) systems.
The agreement between Satcom Direct and Stellar Blu was announced at the Middle Eastern Business Aviation Association meeting in Dubai.
Austral and Raptis upgraded their satellite communications to AuraNow maritime VSAT provided by Satcom Global.
Satcom Direct is also an Iridium Certus® service provider for U.S. government customers.
Jason Sperry joined Satcom Direct in 2016 and served there for six years as Director, Strategy and Business after joining as Director of Product Management (Hardware).
Satcom Global launched AuraNow, a maritime VSAT solution designed to provide simultaneous access to high-performance bandwidth and cost savings.
Satcom Global has signed a strategic partnership with software specialist AnsuR Technologies to provide visual communications technology to customers.
Satcom Global added the Astra 4a Nordic Ku-band beam to its Aura VSAT maritime communications network in December 2020.
Arklow Shipping contracted Satcom Global to install Aura VSAT across 17 new build vessels which will begin delivery in 2021.