Airmont, a specialist in inflight streaming technology, has entered into a relationship with DirecTV In Flight to bring the JetVision live TV system to the private aircraft sector.
JetVision is an IPTV system that features premium live programming including breaking news, sports events, weather reports, TV shows and movies, with no additional equipment needed on the aircraft.
Passengers can watch live programming on cabin displays through application streaming players such as Roku and Apple TV+, as well as on their personal devices such as laptops, tablets and smartphones via the Airmont Player and Airmont Player+application, or directly via an internet browser.
Through its relationship with DirecTV, Airmont will integrate JetVision into its service portfolio, paired with proprietary optimisation technologies. These technologies help reduce bandwidth consumption per stream, minimise the number of live feeds opened on the internet, and ensure smooth playback from takeoff to landing.
Operators and private aircraft owners can also access stream supervision tools, which allow them to monitor the user experience. The Airmont player service is enabled on aircraft through compatible onboard avionics such as the AVDS Node by Innovative Advantage.
“Passengers expect the same level of connectivity and live engagement in the air as they do on the ground. With JetVision by DirecTV now part of our service offering, we ensure that business aviation clients can enjoy this experience, smoothly and reliably, without compromise,” said Jean-François Gault, executive chairman of Airmont.
Kimberly de Flesco, head of aviation strategy for DirecTV In Flight added, “Live TV – especially sports and news – has become a defining part of the inflight entertainment experience for business travellers who want to stay connected. Working with Airmont allows us to further extend JetVision into the business aviation market, helping passengers catch the live TV moments that matter most.”
