Thrane & Thrane Sees Massive Satcom Opportunity
Thrane & Thrane’s Aviator provides WiFi, high-speed data and high-quality voice calls through a SwiftBroadband connection. The company hopes to create data “pipes” to  connect thousands of aircraft.
Thrane & Thrane’s Aviator provides WiFi, high-speed data and high-quality voice calls through a SwiftBroadband connection. The company hopes to create data “pipes” to connect thousands of aircraft.

Danish satcom system manufacturer Thrane & Thrane, which was acquired by UK avionics manufacturer Cobham in June, believes that there is massive untapped potential to create data “pipes” to connect thousands of aircraft around the world. These aircraft miss out on the advantages of broadband connectivity, including WiFi in the cabin and operational connections for the crew that can enhance efficiency and safety. Thrane & Thrane also believes that people assume satcom is more expensive than it actually is.