Maintenance and Modifications
Satcom Direct Secures STC for Ka-band Terminal for Gulfstream G650
The system doubles the data capacity of existing GX satellites
Technician works on SD Direct's Ka-band terminal
Satcom Direct's Ka-band antenna complements existing SD hardware, namely a Satcom Direct gateway router and Wi-Fi hub to distribute high-speed broadband to all passenger and crew devices.

Melbourne, Florida-based Satcom Direct has received an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for its SD Plane Simple Ka-band tail mount terminal on the Gulfstream G650. Gulfstream Aerospace collaborated with SD to obtain the STC.

The system’s antenna complements existing SD hardware, namely a Satcom Direct gateway router and Wi-Fi hub to distribute high-speed broadband to all passenger and crew devices. Satcom Direct has authorized Gulfstream and Jet Aviation Service Centers to install the Ka-band hardware.