Avionics
Thales satcom coming to bizjets
The new TopFlight satellite data unit (SDU) from Thales is set to be installed on a new-build business aircraft later this year by an as yet unidentified m

The new TopFlight satellite data unit (SDU) from Thales is set to be installed on a new-build business aircraft later this year by an as yet unidentified manufacturer. According to the France-based electronics group, the equipment should be certified to support wireless communications for passengers by the second quarter of next year.

Peter Hitchcock, director of avionics systems with Thales Aerospace, said the system’s preliminary design review has been completed and wiring installation is due to start this month. The certification schedule has been synchronized with the projected availability of Inmarsat class 6 service.

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