Lineage 1000E luxury interior. Photo: Embraer.

Embraer has chosen Honeywell to upgrade its Lineage 1000E executive jets with the Honeywell’s JetWave satellite communications hardware to provide global, high-speed Wi-Fi via Inmarsat’s Jet ConneX service. According to Embraer, whether accessing work networks, staying connected to friends and family on social media, or streaming movies, passengers will experience consistent wireless connectivity over land or sea virtually everywhere around the world at speeds similar to those found in their home. Honeywell expects the JetWave system will receive initial aircraft installation certification at the beginning of 2018.

“As passengers continue to demand consistent Wi-Fi performance in the cabin, operators and flight crews recognize the benefits of staying connected with those on the ground,” said Michael Edmonds, Honeywell’s president of services and connectivity. “With a connected cabin and cockpit, pilots and operators can improve their workload productivity and aircraft safety, while reducing costs. For passengers and the crew, this means a smoother flight experience with fewer flight delays because the ground crews can maintain constant communication with pilots to stay connected to crew on the ground.”