Safran awards multimillion-dollar in-flight connectivity program to Gilat – SatNews

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), provider of satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, was selected by Safran Passenger Innovations for a strategic, multimillion-dollar in-flight connectivity (IFC) program.

Gilat’s Wavestream subsidiary will develop, qualify, and produce a new line of Ku-band Power Supply Unit (KPSU) products to support Safran’s Ku-band electronically steerable antenna (ESA), bolstering further growth in the IFC market.

“Safran decided to work with Gilat’s Wavestream subsidiary on this project because of their extensive experience in building and qualifying commercial-grade aeronautical equipment for satellite communications,” said John Andrews, Vice President, Connectivity at Safran Passenger Innovations. “With this new Wavestream KPSU product from Gilat, we will soon be able to expand our product portfolio with a new ESA IFC terminal, for which we see high demand in the market.”

“To address the burgeoning demand for built-in IFC capabilities among the major airplane manufacturers, these new products are designed to be line fit qualified for Boeing and Airbus aircraft,” said Bob Huffman, Wavestream’s General Manager and Gilat’s Senior VP. “We are delighted to have been awarded this competitive contract. We look forward to building the next generation of IFC equipment with these new products and continuing our industry-leading position as the premier supplier of PSUs and SSPAs for the IFC marketplace.”