Ka-band transceivers from Gilat’s Wavestream subsidiary will support in-flight connectivity
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today the receipt of more than $10M in orders for transceivers to power the IFC applications of a Tier-1 global aerospace system Integrator.
Gilat’s fully-owned US-based subsidiary, Wavestream, will provide its Ka-band AeroStream™ family of transceiver products to enable in-flight connectivity.
“We are pleased to fulfill the burgeoning demand of our longtime trusted partner who, for years, has continued to rely on our Ka-band transceiver solution for in-flight connectivity,” said Bob Huffman, Wavestream’s General Manager and Gilat’s Senior VP. “With these new orders, Wavestream is growing its lead in the IFC marketplace, now with over 3,000 units successfully operating on commercial and business aviation aircraft worldwide.”
