FAA Approves BendixKing In-Flight Internet for GA Aircraft

Megan Elliott

Tuesday, June 07, 2016 at 09:03 PM ET

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BendixKing's AeroWave 100 in-flight internet system has received FAA approval for installation on several popular general aviation turboprop and turbine aircraft.
This approval significantly increases the accessibility of low-cost, worldwide internet for a broader range of general aviation aircraft, benefiting both passengers and crew.
The approved model list includes aircraft such as Cessna Mustang, Phenom 100/300, Pilatus PC-12, TBMs, and King Airs, with more models expected to be added.
The AeroWave 100 system retails for approximately $25,000 to $27,500 for hardware, with a prepaid service plan costing $40 per month.

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In-flight internet just got more accessible for general aviation aircraft. BendixKing this week announced the FAA has approved installation of its AeroWave 100 in-flight internet product on several popular turboprop and turbine airframes.

The approved model list includes Cessna Mustang, M2, CJ2, CJ3, CJ4, Caravan, Embraer Phenom 100 and 300, Pilatus PC-12, Daher TBM 700/850/900, Textron King Airs, Mitsubishi MU-2 and Turbo Commanders. More models will be added to the list in time, according to a statement from BendixKing.

“Now a broader range of general aviation aircraft can easily get a low-cost, in-flight internet capability which enables a world of services for both passengers and crew,” says BendixKing president Justin Ryan.

The AeroWave 100, an Inmarsat Class 15 system, provides worldwide internet access for a prepaid $40 per month service plan. The AeroWave 100 retails for $24,995 with an installation kit and standard ARINC 600 tray included, or $27,495 with the addition of a cooling fan. Optional certified Wi-Fi routers in data-only and voice-data packages are also available for purchase.