Solutions & Services
Inflight Internet that Really Matters
Most passengers want to connect during the flight—but they expect the internet to be fast, free, and easy to access. Thanks to A2G, SkyFive meets all three expectations simultaneously, driving passenger adoption—the ultimate measure of success—to new heights.
Home-like Internet
Superfast data for everyone in the cabin.
Digital engagement
Inflight connectivity & entertainment combined into a single experience across online and offline services.
Global compatibility
Full control without foreign dependencies, permissible in every country.
How it Works
SkyFive provides high-performance inflight connectivity services to airlines and business jet operators. Instead of connecting aircraft via satellite, we do it from the ground up—using a dedicated Air-to-Ground (A2G) network, accessed through a small antenna installed on the aircraft’s belly. Our dense networks are dedicated exclusively to connecting aircraft, providing a significant capacity advantage over satellite systems, which must serve a broad range of users. The result is fast, robust, and consistent service.
Makes Commercial Sense
SkyFive enhances performance while reducing total cost of ownership, enabling airlines to expand digital engagement into the cabin—and monetize inflight connectivity in multiple ways.
Tangible monetization
Comprehensive capabilities for selling to mobile operators, brands, and retail partners.
Flexible Business Models
Full control for airline, or risk & reward sharing with SkyFive.
Lowest Total Cost of Ownership
Minimal hardware cost, easy installation, and unlimited data.
Low-Impact Onboard systems
SkyFive partners with trusted avionics vendors to offer a range of compact, robust, and easily installable terminals. Thanks to their open architecture, these terminals integrate seamlessly with various cabin networks and satellite systems. A2G is fully certified and already in commercial use on hundreds of aircraft.
Thales A2G OBE for Airlines
The Thales A2G Onboard Equipment is a high-power terminal designed for single- and dual-aisle commercial aircraft, regional jets, and turboprops. It connects to a separate cabin network and can optionally operate alongside narrowband and broadband satellite systems.
Skybox for Business Jet Operators
Skybox is a single-LRU, integrated inflight connectivity & entertainment solution. It supports A2G networks and includes general-purpose computing and a Wi-Fi access point. Skybox draws power from the aircraft over USB-C and can be deployed as a loose item.
Ease of Installation and Maintenance
Minor Design Change
STC approval is easy to obtain due to the simplicity and small size of the onboard system.
Express Modification
Quick installation and removal on both owned and leased aircraft with minimal structural work.
Fit and Forget
Once installed, the A2G terminal requires no further maintenance.
Path to Net Zero
A2G delivers the best throughput-to-weight ratio of any inflight connectivity system. The onboard system weighs under 10 kg (under 1 kg for business jets) and generates no drag. Ground base stations are deployed by van—no rockets needed. Unlike low-Earth orbit satellites that burn up after five years and harm the ozone layer, our stations operate quietly for ten years and are either refurbished or responsibly recycled.
Compliant with National Internet Regulations and Cybersecure
With A2G, airlines can ensure passenger data is transmitted securely to the home country—regardless of where the aircraft is flying. We collaborate with local ISPs that fully comply with national regulations. A2G is also the most cybersecure inflight connectivity system available. Our networks are entirely private and serve only airlines.
