A multi-engine, instrument rated pilot, James Wynbrandt has been an AIN and Business Jet Traveler contributor since 2003. His in-depth reporting and insightful features have won more than a dozen editorial honors, including two National Business Aviation Association Gold Wing Awards (2019; 2021), and his articles have also appeared in the New York Times, Barron’s, Fortune, Forbes, and Smithsonian Air &amp; Space. He has flown his Mooney M20K 252 on assignments throughout North and Central America and the Caribbean. Wynbrandt is also the author of Flying High (Wiley &amp; Sons), a biography of Jet Blue founder David Neeleman, as well as histories, references works, and books on a variety of other topics from major publishers. He lives in New York City.

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Honeywell (Booth O121) announced here at EBACE that Embraer has selected its JetWave satellite communications hardware to provide upgraded airborne connectivity&nbsp;service aboard Embraer Lineage 1000E business jets via Inmarsat’s Ka-band JetConnex service.


“With a connected cabin and cockpit, pilots and operators can improve their workload productivity and aircraft safety, while reducing costs,” said Michael Edmonds, president, services and connectivity, Honeywell Aerospace. “For passengers and the crew, this means a smoother flight experience with fewer flight delays.”


The JetWave system is expected to receive initial aircraft installation certification in early 2018, available as both a forward fit and retrofit option.


“Since entering the market, Embraer Executive Jets has been committed to rethinking convention in business aviation by introducing innovative technologies, higher performance standards<del class="ice-del ice-cts-1" data-changedata data-cid="2" data-last-change-time="1495292214203" data-time="1495292214203" data-userid="130" data-username="Ian Sheppard">,</del> and premium comfort for a superior flight experience,” said Embraer’s Luciano Castro, vice president, programs. “This is just one more way that the Lineage 1000E delivers on its promise of enhancing every customer’s experience.”


Inmarsat’s Jet Connex service “can support multiple passengers streaming video, simultaneously anywhere the Lineage flies,” said Kurt Weidemeyer, the satellite company’s vice president, business aviation.


Honeywell also introduced here a new extended warranty program to its Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan (HAPP), helping operators cover potential downtime and unscheduled maintenance of flight deck technology. While the existing HAPP covers like-for-like part number exchanges, the extended HAPP has been expanded to cover replacements for CRT displays and LCD panels.


“With extended HAPP coverage, operators can make primary display changes one by one, so pilots don’t have to be stuck with old flight deck equipment and can eventually increase the value of their aircraft,” said Mark Harding, HAPP global sales director. “The fact that our products are also covered through our spares exchange program means operators can expect quick turnaround on receiving spares, ensuring their aircraft stay in the air, not on the ground.”

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