This STC­ is using the latest generation of EAD Aerospace Satcom Universal Mounting System (SUMS) which provides the customer with access to the Inmarsat GX Aviation service, offering high-speed in-flight connectivity to the passengers via their wireless devices.

SUMS has been installed and certified since 2014 on A319, A320, A321, A330, A340, B777-200, B777-300, B747 and B737NG and MAX (coming soon)

FAA validation of this STC available 

It has installed the Satcom Universal Mounting Systems (SUMS) for Ka-Band Antenna as a part of the installation of the GX JetWave Ka-Band BroadBand Satellite System (from Honeywell) on B777 series aircraft. Applicable on B777-300 and B777-200 models.

• Installation of a Ka-Band Satcom radome with provisions for LRU and antenna for a B777 series aircraft.
• The Ka-Band System Broadband provides the reception and transmission of the satellite signals to and from the aircraft in order to provide accessibility to high bandwidth Internet Services for passengers, pilots and crew members.
• The interface with the end user (through T-PED, IFE, EFB systems for instance) is not covered by this modification and can be provided through our extended connectivity modifications catalogue.

YOUR BENEFITS:

• SUMS is Safe, Upgradable, Modular, Light and Maintenance friendly.
• < 150 Man Hours for Installation
• Maintained A/C structure lifetime
• Baseplate is only 26.5 kg (no doubler)
• Other aircrafts make/model applicable quickly
• Easy inspection access to LRUs
• Easy de-installation for return aircraft to original configuration
• STC availability with associated certified Modkits : A319, A320, A321, A330
• STC available in 2017 with associated certified Modkits : A340, B777, 747
• Maintenance friendly
• Light in weight
• Safe
• Upgradable
• Modular