Bbd offers improved internet NR

BombardierAerospace today announced that it has selected EMS Aviation to providenew increased high-speed internet connectivity as an option for Global5000 and Global 6000 business jets. The new system features ViaSatKu-band communication system and EMS router equipment, providing avirtual office in the sky with typical download speeds as experienced onthe ground*; and complements the aircraft's standard L-bandSwiftBroadband system. Designed to operate with the ViaSat Yonder®high-speed Internet service and available through service partners**,the system offers increased connectivity and multi-regional servicecoverage.

Highly productive working environment

"Global business aircraft cabins are specificallydesigned to provide a highly productive working environment, a keyfactor in making these aircraft a leading choice for corporationsworldwide. EMS Aviation has been leading the charge in the developmentof communication systems, using EMS high-speed routers and YonderBroadband service to provide the most resilient in-flight data links,"said Stéphane Leblanc, Vice President and General Manager, Globalplatform, Bombardier Business Aircraft. 

"Aircraft equipped withthis system will be able to use our Yonderhigh-speed Internet service toenjoy a in point of fact modern office environment anywhere in our coveragenetwork," said Don Buchman, ViaSat Director, Mobile Broadband. "Theservice will allow Global aircraft clients to make the most efficientuse of their time onboard."

With Yonder high-speed Internetservice, the Global 5000 and Global 6000 business jets will feature fullInternet connectivity, Virtual Private Network, e-mailwith attachments via laptops, voice-over IP and the use of otherWi-Fi devices. The high-speed data suite includes typical* downloadspeeds to aircraft of above 1 megabits per second and upload fromthe aircraft speeds of more than 128 kilobits per second.

The ViaSat VMT-1500 shipset

Thehigh-speed Internet suite includes the ViaSat VMT-1500 shipset and EMSAviation's CNX® 200 Network Accelerator that provides bandwidthusage optimization through data compression algorithms for the selectedlink, and automatic switching modes based on connected link quality oravailability.