Air-to-ground inflight connectivity provider, SmartSky Networks, has announced Florida-based full-service MRO, Banyan Air Service, as a new sales and installation partner.

The MRO provider offers 24-hour, full-service operations for aircraft owners, charter operators, corporate flight departments, flight schools, and government agencies.

Danny Santiago, director of avionics for Banyan Air Service, said: “We are proud to provide more services than any other aircraft support facility in Florida and are committed to offering our customers the latest and greatest enhancements to their aircraft.

“As a sales and installation partner for SmartSky, we have experienced the system for ourselves. We are pleased to say it delivers an impressive connectivity experience, as advertised, and we are excited to bring this game-changing product to our customers, especially streaming-level performance for smaller corporate jets.”

Based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Banyan Air Service is an FAA and EASA-approved repair station and has earned repair station designations and approvals for over 10 countries.

Banyan Air Service is authorised to install both the SmartSky Flagship system for mid to large cabin jets as well as SmartSky LITE, the first-ever streaming-level connectivity solution for smaller business aircraft.

Aria Bahawdory director of MRO account management for SmartSky Networks, said: “Banyan is one of the most highly regarded aircraft service facilities in the country and is known for offering their customers world-class service as evidenced by their industry accolades year after year.

“This expertise makes Banyan the perfect fit to meet the growing demand for SmartSky’s industry-leading inflight connectivity performance.”