The Official Guide to Aircraft Connectivity 2025

So you want great connectivity on your business jet (that’s a given, right?) but you don’t know your LEO from your GEO. Or maybe you are beyond the basics and mulling Ka-band versus Ku-band but you might want dual dissimilar and are also having trouble deciding between Galileo and JetWave X.   

Wherever you are on the connectivity spectrum, the Official Guide to Aircraft Connectivity (OGAC)  2025 is a clear and concise reference for owners and operators looking to install or upgrade internet systems onboard their jet.

From an explainer on the general satellite and air-to-ground connectivity landscape, and analysis of industry consolidation and trends, to more in-depth profiles, technical information and cases studies of the leading players in the space,  OGAC sets the scene so that users can make a more informed choice.

In one of the in-depth features, Jim Zanino, vice president, customer sales, Gogo talks about his company’s partnership with Eutelsat OneWeb to offer multi-network expansion into satellite services alongside its traditional air-to-ground offering.

Claudio D’Amico, vice president of strategic market engagement, business aviation at Viasat, explains how the “9am Teterboro test” works to ensure the company delivers top quality service to its business aircraft owners and operators.

And Jason Wissink, president of services and connectivity, Honeywell opens up on the “next revolution” for in-flight connectivity. 

Jay Heublein, president of Flexjet global maintenance and product support, explains how it completed the first installation and gained US FAA certification for satellite connectivity provider Starlink.

One of Starlink’s first European customers was Harry Ackerman, Group CEO, Opul Jets who told OGAC: “Despite the inherent uncertainties of adopting new technology, we were confident in Starlink’s robust engineering and innovative approach.” 

Heublein says his advice for anyone thinking about installing a connectivity solution is “pretty simple”.

“If you’ve made a financial decision to utilise business aviation, the minimal incremental cost associated with this technology is almost insignificant when you consider the overall ROI and impact it has on your ability to stay productive in flight,” he tells OGAC.

Also, for a quick and convenient read, you can enjoy the flip book version of the magazine here.