GlobeNewswire: SmartSky Networks, LLC. Contains the last 10 of 8 releaseshttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=42024-03-28T21:42:24ZGlobeNewswirehttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=4newsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/05/30/1859756/0/en/SmartSky-Enters-Final-Phase-of-Inflight-Network-Deployment-Using-5G-Technology.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=32424SmartSky Enters Final Phase of Inflight Network Deployment Using 5G Technology2019-05-30T18:33:08Z<![CDATA[DURHAM, N.C., May 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmartSky Networks announces that it has initiated the final site completion phase of its next generation Air-to-Ground (ATG) network for business and commercial aviation, launching later in 2019. SmartSky’s airborne network, which began its nationwide deployment a few years ago, incorporates many 5G wireless technologies that have been experienced during a large number of highly successful inflight demonstrations for the media and market. The company’s unique technology has received the critical threshold regulatory certifications from the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Communications Commission.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/02/05/1710950/0/en/SmartSky-Networks-Announces-104M-Funding-Round.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=32424SmartSky Networks Announces $104M Funding Round2019-02-05T19:12:22Z<![CDATA[RESEARCH TRIANGLE, N.C., Feb. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The aviation industry’s transformative inflight internet provider, SmartSky Networks, announces the closing of a total of $104M in funding, including $75 million in debt commitments from funds managed by the Global Credit team at BlackRock and equity investments by private equity firms Tiger Infrastructure, WP Global, Platform Partners, and Meritage Investors. The funds will be used in the on-going rollout of SmartSky’s nationwide air-to-ground network. With this new round of financing, SmartSky has raised almost $350M in funding to date. The company is advised by Allen & Company LLC.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/05/30/1514249/0/en/Nancy-Walker-Joins-SmartSky-Networks-in-New-Chief-Commercial-Officer-Role.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=32424Nancy Walker Joins SmartSky Networks in New Chief Commercial Officer Role2018-05-30T20:00:00Z<![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmartSky Networks, a next-generation airborne communications provider, today announced that Nancy Walker has joined the company in the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer. Walker’s vast knowledge of the inflight connectivity (IFC) industry, coupled with her wealth of aerospace business development and avionics engineering experience, will position her to make an immediate and valuable contribution to SmartSky. With the company’s 4G LTE air-to-ground network well into its national roll-out phase, Walker will lead SmartSky’s network-related sales and marketing efforts across various verticals, including business and commercial aviation.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/03/26/1453211/0/en/Introducing-SmartSky-LiTE-the-First-4G-LTE-based-Connectivity-for-Light-Jet-and-Turboprop-Aircraft.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=32424Introducing SmartSky LiTE™ – the First 4G LTE-based Connectivity for Light-Jet and Turboprop Aircraft2018-03-26T20:31:17Z<![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 26, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It’s easy for light aircraft operators to feel like all the inflight connectivity focus is on larger-cabin, longer-range jets. Anyone in the industry can tell you, however, that operators of turboprops and light jets have always been vital to business aviation – and that their impact is poised to grow. Today’s announcement of the new SmartSky LiTE™ system propels that movement, delivering the power of 4G LTE connectivity to this market for the first time.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/03/22/1444702/0/en/FAA-Bestows-Parts-Manufacturer-Approval-on-SmartSky-4G-Aircraft-System.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=32424FAA Bestows Parts Manufacturer Approval on SmartSky 4G Aircraft System2018-03-22T20:00:00Z<![CDATA[CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) to SmartSky Networks’ radio and antenna manufacturing partners, enabling full-rate production of the SmartSky 4G LTE aircraft system and catalyzing STC projects on numerous popular business aircraft. Avidyne secured a PMA for the production of the airborne radio, while AeroAntenna received PMA for the manufacture of SmartSky’s aircraft antennas.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/01/29/1313951/0/en/FAA-Approves-First-STC-for-SmartSky.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=32424FAA Approves First STC for SmartSky 2018-01-29T22:47:28Z<![CDATA[Will Enable Retail Customers on its 4G LTE Airborne Network Will Enable Retail Customers on its 4G LTE Airborne Network]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/10/10/1143856/0/en/SmartSky-Offers-Unlimited-Plan-Launch-Promotion-Demonstration-Flights.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=32424SmartSky Offers Unlimited Plan Launch Promotion, Demonstration Flights2017-10-10T15:00:00Z<![CDATA[Customers who sign up during SmartSky’s Network Launch Promotion will receive bonus data, including an unlimited option (subject to terms and conditions). Customers who sign up during SmartSky’s Network Launch Promotion will receive bonus data, including an unlimited option (subject to terms and conditions).]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/03/31/949943/0/en/SmartSky-Networks-Secures-170-Million-Series-B-Financing.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=32424SmartSky Networks Secures $170 Million Series B Financing2017-03-31T21:34:06Z<![CDATA[Completes funding for nationwide deployment of the patented SmartSky 4G LTE air-to-ground network later this year Completes funding for nationwide deployment of the patented SmartSky 4G LTE air-to-ground network later this year]]>