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Honeywell high-speed cabin connectivity system selected by Dassault for Falcon fleet

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Dana Ermolenko
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Honeywell agreed with Dassault Aviation to install and JetWave X as a line-fit and retrofit solution for Dassault Falcon business jets. Honeywell’s JetWave X system will enable Dassault’s Falcon jets to operate with uninterrupted coverage globally – delivering the sort of high-speed connectivity typically found in homes and offices. This new offering supports Honeywell’s alignment of its portfolio to three compelling megatrends, including the future of aviation.

Jason Wissink, vice president and general manager, Services and Connectivity, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies commented: “Fast, reliable in-flight data is more critical than ever before, and JetWave X will enable business jet owners and operators to seamlessly connect no matter where they fly while enjoying the same high-speed connectivity they expect on the ground. Dassault Falcon customers will have access to flexible service plans and superior Honeywell support that will enable users to select the products and services aligned with their needs. For OEMs and MROs, a simplified product architecture will make the system easier and faster to install than the current-generation JetWave system and will provide an economical upgrade path to JetWave X.”

Carlos Brana, executive vice president, Civil Aircraft, Dassault Aviation stated: “The best level of connectivity is essential for living and working on board our fleet of long-range aircraft. The addition of JetWave X builds on our long and successful collaboration with Honeywell and keeps us at the forefront of the business jet travel experience. We are convinced that this system will satisfy the needs of our most frequent business jet travelers.”

JetWave X seamlessly connects to Viasat’s Ka-band network, including the ViaSat-3 and Global Xpress satellites, offering greater global capacity than ever before. The system’s open architecture also ensures compatibility with future Ka-band networks, making it network-agnostic and future-proof. Owners and operators can switch between two networks initially and then additional networks as they come online to ensure the best connectivity at the lowest cost.

Dassault Aviation simplifies in-flight internet access with FalconConnect, an all-in-one suite of services and applications that enables operators to deliver highly efficient, reliable connectivity. Powered by Honeywell, FalconConnect is highly flexible and can be used to access networks including 3G/4G on ground, Wi-Fi, Inmarsat L-Band, Datalink, Iridium Classic and Next, Viasat Ku and Ka-Bands or Jet ConneX Ka-Band. It is also expandable to accommodate future developments.

Honeywell continues to support the current generation of JetWave systems that are installed and operating today, and it expects these existing systems will experience a performance boost from higher speeds with the recently-announced JetXP experience plans. The new JetWave X offering with Dassault is expected to enter the market in 2026 as a line fit solution and will also be available for in-service aircraft retrofits.  





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