Avionics
Flat Antenna Fielded For Ka-band Satcom
The new Kymeta mTenna has no moving parts and promises to reduce weight and drag for the upcoming Ka-band satcom service.
The “flat panel” Kymeta mTenna antenna is smaller, lighter and more compact with a lower drag profile than traditional antennas, according to the companies.
The “flat panel” Kymeta mTenna antenna is smaller, lighter and more compact with a lower drag profile than traditional antennas, according to the companies.

As the new Inmarsat high-speed GX Aviation satellite service nears launch later this year, Honeywell, Inmarsat and Kymeta are collaborating on a new wireless antenna with no moving parts, optimized for Ka-band satcom. The “flat panel” Kymeta mTenna antenna is smaller, lighter and more compact with a lower drag profile than traditional antennas, according to the companies, and thus will enable installation on small and large business aircraft. Honeywell will test and integrate the mTenna into its GX Aviation JetWave satcom products.