Avionics
SD Avionics Teams with QEST on Light Jet Panels
The new SD/QEST antenna could bring high-speed connectivity to a new range of small aircraft.
The SD flat panel antenna being developed in partnership with Qest.
The SD flat panel antenna being developed in partnership with Qest.

Satcom Direct’s (SD) hardware manufacturing division SD Avionics has partnered with Germany-based QEST to develop a flat panel satcom antenna that can fit on light and midsize business jets. The electronically steered phased-array antenna would bring high-speed connectivity to a wider range of aircraft. SD is working with OEMs on specifications and development, with product launch targeted for 2020. A conceptual light-jet prototype is on display at SD’s booth (250) and its static display (SD40).