Next-Gen Connectivity: Honeywell Aspire 350 Powers Dassault Falcon Fleet

🛩️ Honeywell Aspire 350: Soaring High into the Future with Dassault Falcon Jets

In a significant milestone for business aviation, Honeywell has announced that its next-generation Aspire 350 satellite communications system is being further embedded in Dassault Aviation's Falcon range of business jets. The collaboration will offer disruption-free, high-speed connectivity that will provide Falcon operators with cutting-edge satellite communication functionality for the long term.

🛰️ Growing Coverage Across the Falcon Fleet

Aspire 350 system is being rapidly integrated into Dassault's vast fleet. Aspire 350 certifications are now complete for both the Falcon 2000 and Falcon 6X, so they can take advantage of enhanced connectivity immediately.

In addition, the Falcon 8X will go on sale this month, sharing its high-performance capability with even more operators.

Looking ahead, the Aspire 350 will be a line-fit solution on the eagerly awaited Falcon 10X, with next-generation connectivity from day one.

Alongside new aircraft improvements, there are also continued efforts to secure Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) solutions for further Aspire 350 availability, allowing aftermarket installation on existing Falcon 900 and Falcon 7X platforms.

This widespread rollout demonstrates a clear commitment to availability on the full range of Falcon aircraft.

🌐 Unequaled Connectivity to the Cockpit and Cabin

Essentially, Honeywell's Aspire 350 satcom system is meant to deliver unbroken, high-speed connectivity to the cabin and cockpit.

This effectively bridges the divide between business flight operations and passenger comfort.

This ground-breaking system provides pilots with real-time, essential flight information while, simultaneously, allowing passengers continuous, high-speed internet connectivity.

Its worldwide reach is made possible by Iridium Certus's robust satellite network, offering connectivity nearly anywhere on earth.

Specifically, Honeywell recently set a milestone when it became the first satcom leader to gain a Technical Standard Order (TSO) from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a hybrid system, which offers seamless connectivity to both critical areas of the aircraft.

🧭 Empowering Pilots and Passengers Alike

Steve Hadden, General Manager and Vice President, Services & Connectivity, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, was particularly interested in this partnership.

He pointed out that the Aspire 350 is a "next-generation solution" providing crucial safety, voice, and data services to the cockpit, while simultaneously offering a connected experience continuously to passengers.

For pilots, Aspire 350 offers real-time weather, Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS) data link, and essential cockpit communications and safety services.

This keeps Dassault pilots in touch with clear voice and data capability anywhere in the world.

Meanwhile, travelers can enjoy an impressive up to 704 kilobits per second of cabin in-flight internet access, so applications like text, email, voice messaging, conference calls, and web Browse can be accessed from anywhere on the globe.

This is truly providing an office-like atmosphere for travelers, even flying at 40,000 feet.

✈️ The Future of Flight is Connected

This continuous collaboration between Honeywell and Dassault Aviation with the Aspire 350 system is a quantum leap in aviation connectivity.

With a steadfast dedication to effortless integration and high-performance capabilities for passengers and flight crew, this collaboration is not about simply enhancing in-flight experiences; it's about creating new industry standards for operational efficiency, safety, and productivity in business aviation.

As the Aspire 350 is rolled out on more Falcon aircraft, operators can expect to live in a time when the sky really is as networked as the earth, supporting global business and travel in ways previously impossible.