Rockwell Collins Teams With OneWeb to Provide Unprecedented Connectivity to Aviation
March 16 2015 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
- Exclusive developer of OneWeb
Aviation SATCOM terminals
- Value Added Reseller of OneWeb
connectivity service
Rockwell Collins has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)
with OneWeb Ltd. to be the exclusive developer and provider of
satellite communication (SATCOM) terminals for OneWeb’s global
aviation high-speed broadband service. Rockwell Collins will also
be an authorized Value Added Reseller (VAR) of OneWeb connectivity
services.
“This collaboration is a significant next step in our
information management and connectivity journey,” said Kent
Statler, executive vice president and chief operating officer,
Commercial Systems for Rockwell Collins. “By working with OneWeb to
bring unprecedented bandwidth and connectivity speed to the
aviation industry, we’re strategically positioned to rapidly change
the way airlines operate and to provide passengers with a connected
experience that mirrors their daily lives.”
Under the agreement, OneWeb will team with Rockwell Collins to
develop and certify the SATCOM terminals, which will utilize
electronically scanned array (ESA) antenna technology developed by
Rockwell Collins’ Advanced Technology Center. Using rapid beam
movement and reconfigurable antenna patterns, ESA antennas provide
high levels of performance to ensure that aircraft stay connected
during flight.
“The antenna is a fraction of the size and weight of a
traditional airborne SATCOM antenna, which means significant
long-term cost savings for airlines from reduced fuel consumption,”
said John Borghese, vice president, Advanced Technology Center for
Rockwell Collins. “In addition, the unique design and scalability
of our Ku-band ESA technology matched with the OneWeb network opens
up possibilities to enable connectivity in other markets beyond
aerospace.”
OneWeb is building a constellation of more than 600 satellites
that, when launched, will be the largest telecommunications
constellation in orbit, providing approximately 10 terabits per
second of low-latency, high-speed broadband to people around the
globe.
“Our mission is to enable affordable Internet access for
everyone,” said Greg Wyler, CEO and Founder of OneWeb, Ltd. “While
the primary goal is to bridge the digital divide for rural areas,
we are excited to be supporting the connectivity needs for
aviation. Market availability will align with our system deployment
plans. The antenna itself, being so small and rugged, will support
many applications beyond aviation.”
About OneWeb
OneWeb’s mission is to enable affordable Internet access for
everyone. OneWeb is building a communications network with a
constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide
connectivity to billions of people around the world. With more than
10 terabits per second of new capacity, it will transparently
extend the networks of mobile operators and ISPs to serve new
coverage areas, bringing voice and data access to consumers,
businesses, schools, healthcare institutions and other end
users.
About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the development and deployment
of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions for
both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in
flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications,
simulation and training, and information management is delivered by
a global workforce, and a service and support network that crosses
more than 150 countries. To find out more, please visit
www.rockwellcollins.com.
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