SIPPING YOUR FAVOURITE drink, you rarely think too much about how it was made. As long as it delivers that soothing / reviving / invigorating hit then it’s done its job. The same goes for the internet connection on your business jet.

The complex engineering and regulations required are of little interest to most users. All that matters is that you can switch on your devices and do all the digital good stuff at 40,000 feet without a second thought.

But a bit like the backstory to choosing that drink, selecting the right connectivity system in the first place means weighing up multiple options, wading through acronyms and technical speak (LEO vs GEO, Ka vs Ku etc), working out how satellites even work and wondering what it all means for you.

Business aviation connectivity technology is fast evolving, from a galaxy of new satellite constellations to a raft of hardware and software upgrades from providers eager to leverage this new capacity.

The aim of The Official Guide to Aircraft Connectivity (OGAC) is to demystify this connectivity landscape. Whether you are an owner, adviser or operator, we hope this guide will help you to navigate what can be a complex area. You might be planning serious work or serious leisure or both inflight – but having the right kit on board will ensure you get the most out of your connected experience.

Which means you can sip a drink, log on and luxuriate in the effects without wondering how the magic happens.