SD Government (SDG), a division of Gogo and a leading provider of satellite communications solutions for government and special-mission operators worldwide, will deliver a beyond-line-of-sight connectivity solution featuring the Gogo Plane Simple Ku-band (PSKu) antenna system, powered by the SES FlexAir network.
The advanced tail-mount terminal comprises just two Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), simplifying installation and configuration requirements while supporting high-throughput airborne communications suitable for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and civil protection missions.
“Civil protection and disaster response missions demand resilient and dependable connectivity in some of the most challenging operating environments,” said Ben Massey, Senior Vice President of Government Sales at SD Government. “By combining the PSKu system with our managed satellite services, we deliver trusted, mission-proven communications that enable real-time decision-making when it matters most.”
The DA62 MPP platform is configured for ISR and civil protection missions, including wildfire monitoring and disaster response. Equipped with electro-optical, infrared, and thermal sensors, the aircraft are designed to function as airborne command-and-control nodes.
“The DA62 MPP is a highly capable platform for civil protection and ISR missions, well suited to the operational demands of the Hellenic Fire Service,” said Mario Spiegel, Director of Special Missions, Diamond Aircraft. “Partnering with SD Government enables a mission-ready, high-throughput SATCOM solution for real-time operations.” The SATCOM configuration will be available from Diamond Aircraft as both a factory-installed option and as a retrofit for existing DA62 MPP aircraft.
With endurance exceeding seven hours and a range of more than 1,500 kilometres, the DA62 MPP is intended to support wide-area monitoring and coordination during emergency operations. Through SES’s global network, the FlexAir service provides managed aviation connectivity designed to support real-time video streaming, sensor data transmission, and secure communications between aircraft and ground command centres.
