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Commercial IFC Antennas​

High-capacity connectivity in the air and on the tarmac for millions of passengers around the globe

> 1,400 K

Total Installations

> 40 M

Accrued Operational Hours

50

Days Since First Flight

> 100 M

Connected Passengers

Ka-band for Mainline Fleets

With high beam agility and all-orbit operation, the ThinAir Ka2517 antenna delivers exceptional network flexibility and consistently high performance for global inflight broadband.
ThinKom Ka 2517 Antenna

Ka-band for Regional Fleets

For regional fleets and smaller aircraft, the ThinAir Ka1717 integrates years of fielded technology in an ARINC 792 package for a compact, resilient and highly efficient connectivity system.
ThinKom Ka 1717 Antenna

Ku-band for Mainline Fleets

With industry-leading performance and reliability, the ThinAir Ku3030 consistently delivers a premium passenger experience for global inflight broadband.
ThinKom Ku 3030 Antenna
About VICTS

Flying with ThinKom Under the Radome​

Commercial airlines around the world continue to select the ​benchmark in IFC antennas for the ultimate passenger experience​

AMERICAN AIRLINES
ALASKA AIRLINES
AIR INDIA
AIR FRANCE
AIR CANADA
AERO MEXICO
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA
VIRGIN ATLANTIC
SPIRIT
SAUDIA AIRLINES
QATAR
LAMAT
KLM
JTA
IBERIA
GOL AIRLINES
EMIRATES
DELTA
CATHAY PACIFIC
BRITISH AIRWAYS

Key Attributes

ThinKom Ka-2517
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Brushless DC Motors

The high-torque brushless DC motors increase reliability with no contacting parts and allow for rapid satellite switching

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Passive RF Layers

Three layers which make up the antenna are entirely passive, increasing efficiency and reducing prime power

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Protected Electronics

Hosting key electronics in the cabin greatly improves the reliability

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Low Profile

Because of the inherent low profile and a streamlined shape, ThinAir antennas are the lowest drag phased arrays on the market

Brushless DC Motors

The high-torque brushless DC motors increase reliability with no contacting parts and allow for rapid satellite switching

Passive RF Layers

Three layers which make up the antenna are entirely passive, increasing efficiency and reducing prime power

Low Profile

Because of the inherent low profile and a streamlined shape, ThinAir antennas are the lowest drag phased arrays on the market

Protected Electronics

Hosting key electronics in the cabin greatly improves the reliability

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Key Advantages

  • Multi-Orbit

    Switch seamlessly between  LEO, MEO, GEO and HEO with the same antenna

  • High Throughput

    Supporting data rates up to 800 Mbps downlink x 200 Mbps uplink

  • Excellent Scan Performance

    Superior low elevation scan performance over ​any other phased array antenna, allowing for high-latitude GEO operation

  • Highly Efficient

    Significantly more efficient than any other phased array of the same size

  • Reliable

    The highest guaranteed antenna MTBF on the market

Certifications

BOEING LINEFIT​​

The ThinAir Ku3030 and Ka2517 have obtained linefit certifications for nearly all Boeing aircraft models

AIRBUS LINEFIT

The ThinAir Ku3030 and Ka2517 have obtained linefit certifications for nearly all Airbus aircraft models

AIRBUS HBCplus

The ThinAir Ka2517 is the sole Ka-band antenna for the HBCplus service​ program​

DO-160 QUALIFIED

The ThinAir Ku3030, Ka2517 and Ka1717 are all fully DO-160 qualified

FAA CERTIFIED – PART 145 REPAIR STATION

ThinKom has maintained a Part 145 certification since 2018

MAINLINE RETROFIT​

The ThinAir Ku3030 and Ka2517 have obtained retrofit certifications for nearly all Airbus and Boeing models​

REGIONAL RETROFIT​

The ThinAir Ka1717 is certified for retrofit on almost all ERJ and CRJ models with over 70 passengers

Other Configurations

Not seeing the exact configuration to meet your requirements? Contact us to learn more about additional antenna solutions for X, Ku, Ka, Q and other bands.

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