Shanghai, April 16: UAS International Trip Support and Honeywell are joining forces toprovide global connectivity to the business jet fleet of leading Asia Pacific business aviationcharter and management group Hongkong Jet with the implementation of UAS LinkEvolutionfor flight services and communication combined with Honeywell GoDirect cabin services forpassenger connectivity.The agreement will be formalised at a signing ceremony on the opening day of ABACE 2019on Tuesday April 16 th at 2 pm - on UAS booth A123.UAS LinkEvolution provides seamless global connectivity to the cockpit using powerful datalinksatellite communications networks. The forward-looking datalink solution delivers worldwideACARS (datalink) service, as well as unlimited access to all worldwide VHF networks, includingARINC and SITA, as well as Inmarsat and Iridium satellite networks. It will also enableHongkong Jet’s fleet of several Gulfstream G650/G550, Falcon 8X, BBJ’s, and ACJ319 aircraft tokeep abreast of datalink regulations and remain compliant, regardless of where the aircraft areflying.UAS’ technology partner Honeywell is a global leader in the datalink-satellite communicationsarena, ensuring UAS’ offering is world-class.The strategic alliance between the two companies originated in May 2017, when UASInternational Trip Support and Honeywell ratified a partnership to expand Honeywell's flightdeck and cabin connectivity services through UAS LinkEvolution.The benefits of using this communications technology include a single-vendor solution for theentire fleet; unlimited datalink communications over all VHF and satellite networks with no perkilobit charges or satellite premiums and reliable, 24/7 technical support, powered byHoneywell.Omar Hosari, UAS Co-Owner/Founder and CEO said: “UAS is incredibly proud of the successwe’ve had in promoting UAS LinkEvolution globally. We have been delivering cost-efficiencyand reliability to operators since we began this partnership with Honeywell. we’re delighted tointroduce Hongkong Jet to this technology and are confident their experience will beoverwhelmingly positive. ““Honeywell GoDirect will provide cabin connectivity service for Hongkong Jet’s fleet, includingInmarsat’s Jet ConneX Ka Band service that runs on Honeywell’s JetWave terminal.” said JohnPeterson, Vice President, Service and Connectivity, Honeywell Aerospace. “GoDirect offers a fullsuite of cabin connectivity services, along with cabin routers and tools to allow customizationof the user experience in the cabin to provide passengers with the connectivity they desirewithin a set budget. Local technical support in Hong Kong plus the GoDirect global technicalsupport team assures customer connectivity issues are addressed quickly and correctly.”Hongkong Jet stated: “UAS LinkEvolution offers a customized and responsive solution to ourunique flight deck communication requirements. It was a natural choice to make the switch,both in terms of performance and cost-efficiency. At Hongkong Jet we pride ourselves on beinga well-informed, passionate team of experts who focus our undivided attention on providingbusiness jet owners with a safe, professional, personal and proactive service that allows eachaircraft owner to realize the full potential of business jet ownership. Now with the introductionof LinkEvolution services for the flight deck and Honeywell GoDirect cabin connectivity serviceswe can continue to service our clients according to our company ethos.”ENDSUAS International Trip Support is an award-winning, customized flight support solutionsprovider, serving customers globally. Offering a one-stop shop for all aviation needs includingtrip support, executive travel, and air charter needs, UAS is trusted by Heads of State, VVIPs,Fortune Global 500 companies, and business jet operators worldwide.Founded in 2000 with a vision to serve places other suppliers had yet to reach served before,UAS has been at the forefront anticipating demands and exceeding the expectations of itsclients ever since. With a ground presence at locations, its global network is constantlyexpanding to ensure clients receive the best supervision and quality at every destination. UASchannels its expertise and experience to deliver game-changing technology solutions designedspecifically for business aviation. Its over-riding mission is to revolutionize the internationalbusiness flight and user experience. For more information, visit www.uas.aeroHoneywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defenseand space aircraft. The Aerospace business unit builds aircraft engines, cockpit and cabinelectronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more. Its hardwareand software solutions create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights andsafer skies and airports. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com or follow@Honeywell_Aero.Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industryspecific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies forbuildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help everythingfrom aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become moreconnected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable. For more news andinformation on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.Hongkong Jet is operated through a comprehensive organizational structure and a highlyexperienced team of aviation professionals. It provides a fully integrated set-of-services thatcovers all aspects of aircraft ownership from the purchase of an aircraft to its replacement, aswell as any interim issues. https://hongkongjet.com.hk/For media enquiries, please contact:Niamh McNamaraCorporate Communications ManagerUAS International Trip Support+971 4 2996633nmcnamara@uas.aeroRenata GaoHoneywell Aerospace+86 13817490065yating.gao@honeywell.comEmerald MediaTel +44 (0) 1420 560094Email: alison.chambers@emeraldmedia.co.ukOn site at ABACE – Sarah KeatesTel: +852 690 92898Email: sarah@c-inc.asia
