[Satellite TODAY 01-12-11] Thrane & Thrane’s Aviator 200 SwiftBroadband solution received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the system’s installation aboard Cessna 500, 550, S550, 552, 560 and 560XL aircraft, Thrane & Thrane announced Jan. 11.
    The STC award follows installation and testing of the Aviator 200’s Wi-Fi service on Cessna aircraft by Thrane & Thrane partner Banyan Air Service. The certification enables the Aviator 200 to connect crew and passengers to the service using iPads, iPhones, Blackberrys and other Wi-Fi enabled devices.
    “The receipt of this STC is a key milestone in the successful introduction of the Aviator 200 solution, enabling the system’s installation aboard all Citation 500-560 aircraft. By utilizing a low-gain antenna, the Aviator 200 offers in-flight broadband communication to an entirely new segment of users, providing airborne connectivity for business, military and government applications, particularly where weight and space may be critical considerations,” Thrane & Thrane Director of Aeronautical Sales Americas Andy Beers said in a statement.