Gilat Receives $7 Million Order for In-Flight Connectivity Solution

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that its Commercial Division received an order of $7 million for Gilat Wavestream’s Aerostream 60W Ka-band Wideband BUCs. These units will be deployed as part of a next-generation In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) solution to be installed on commercial aircraft. Deliveries are expected over the next 24 months.

The Aerostream 60W Ka-band Wideband BUC operates in the 27.5 to 30.0 GHz range and is designed to enable robust, high-speed In-Flight Connectivity across both LEO and GEO satellite constellations. The product has successfully passed the aircraft manufacturers’ line-fit certification, demonstrating Gilat Wavestream’s ability to meet the most demanding environmental, reliability, and performance standards required for commercial aviation platforms.

Gilat was chosen based on the company’s proven experience in delivering ruggedized, high-efficiency RF solutions for airborne connectivity. The new production orders mark the culmination of a successful joint qualification program completed in the third quarter of 2025.

“We are pleased to have passed the line-fit qualification tests and to see continued adoption of our state-of-the-art Ka-band SSPAs for In-Flight Connectivity across LEO and GEO satellite constellations,” said Edgar Khatchatryan, President at Gilat Wavestream. “This achievement underscores our commitment to performance, quality, and on-time delivery in support of the world’s leading aviation connectivity providers.”