Gilat Will Provide Aero Antennas With Initial Agreement for Tens of Millions of Dollars to a Tier-1 Business Aviation Service Provider
Gilat will provide its market leading tail-mount antenna to business jets, expanding its aero offering into the business aviation market
PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Aug. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT) (TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that it will provide aero antennas with an initial agreement for tens of millions of dollars to a Tier-1 business aviation service provider. This expands Gilat's aero offering into the business aviation market with a leading tail-mount antenna for business jets.
The high-speed satellite-based global connectivity service being developed will be enabled by Gilat's aero terminal which includes a 12" tail-mount Ku band antenna, and Gilat's industry proven Taurus aero modem. Gilat's solution is designed to provide the user experience this demanding market requires. The service for business aviation will be provided over one of the largest aero networks operating worldwide.
"Gilat's expansion from commercial aviation into the market segment of business aviation is a major milestone in our IFC strategy," said Ron Levin, VP Mobility and Global Accounts at Gilat. "This achievement, of a potential of hundreds of terminals, further strengthens Gilat as a major IFC player in this fast-growing satellite communication market."
About Gilat:
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a leading global provider of satellite-based broadband communications. With 30 years of experience, we design and manufacture cutting-edge ground segment equipment, and provide comprehensive solutions and end-to-end services, powered by our innovative technology. Delivering high value competitive solutions, our portfolio comprises of a cloud based VSAT network platform, high-speed modems, high performance on-the-move antennas and high efficiency, high power Solid State Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC).
Gilat's comprehensive solutions support multiple applications with a full portfolio of products to address key applications including broadband access, cellular backhaul, enterprise, in-flight connectivity, maritime, trains, defense and public safety, all while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. Gilat controlling shareholders are the FIMI Private Equity Funds. For more information, please visit: www.gilat.com
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Gilat Satellite Networks
Doreet Oren, Director Corporate Communications
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Comm-Partners LLC
June Filingeri, President
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