DirecTV Inflight, a distributor of content in the commercial aviation sector, has now launched an IPTV service for business aviation in collaboration with Satcom Direct (SD), a in-flight entertainment (IFE) and connectivity supplier in the business aviation industry. The IPTV service is compatible with both GEO and LEO constellations, with robust security measures to help protect both content and user data.
The media streaming technology offers business aviation customers access to live TV programming, including a broad lineup of sports programming. The system can be integrated with existing IFE systems and hardware, and is completely hardware-free, allowing passengers to access media directly through the aircraft’s wi-fi network. The service also features a selection of live news, weather, and entertainment programming, and can be integrated with Satcom Direct’s plans or purchased and accessed separately through the DirecTV app and compatible Amazon Fire TV Stick and Roku devices. This flexibility allows passengers to watch TV shows and movies on personal devices and in-cabin displays.
“Our new IPTV service reimagines what’s previously been possible for in-flight entertainment in private aviation, and we are thrilled to embark on this journey with Satcom Direct and bring our comprehensive suite of live TV programming to a new group of viewers,” said Kimberly de Flesco, head of aviation strategy for DirecTV Inflight.
