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JetWave X Takes Off With First Flight on Falcon 900 | Honeywell Aerospace
JetWave X Takes Off With First Flight on Falcon 900
Honeywell’s JetWave X achieves its first test flight aboard a Falcon 900, advancing global, high-speed multi-network satellite connectivity toward 2026 certification.
What You Will Learn in This Article
- How JetWave X’s first Falcon 900 flight marks a crucial step toward 2026 certification.
- Why real-world flight testing is essential for validating multi-network satcom performance.
- How JetWave X delivers global, high-speed connectivity by seamlessly switching between satellite networks.
Honeywell’s groundbreaking JetWave X multi-network satellite communications system soared past another major development milestone in December when it made its first test flight on the company’s Falcon 900 business jet.
"We’re excited to begin flight testing, which is a critical step as we move toward certification sometime in early 2026."
– Adam Sheppard, General Manager of Inflight Connectivity at Honeywell
“This is where we stress test JetWave X from a user’s perspective and push the performance capabilities of the system in all phases of flight. We are currently flying aggressive flight patterns to test performance in the most demanding of environments to make sure the system can meet operators’ highest expectations.”
Testing JetWave X Under Real-World Conditions
Testing JetWave X in real-world conditions is an essential part of Honeywell’s development process for a system destined to set a new standard for aircraft connectivity.
Honeywell has continuously tested and validated JetWave X's performance, including extensive laboratory testing and six months of live on-the-ground testing in the Falcon 900, which was parked at Honeywell Flight Operations in Phoenix.
“We learned a lot during those tests,” Sheppard said. “But, ultimately, there is no substitute for flight testing when it comes to validating an advanced system like JetWave X as we move forward in the certification process.”
JetWave X is the first multi-network satcom system designed to deliver triple-digit speeds and reliable connectivity anywhere in the world. JetWave X can switch seamlessly between satellite networks, including Viasat and Inmarsat constellations, ensuring uninterrupted global connectivity.
“We are flying short- and long-duration flights to test our ability to connect with multiple satellites and make seamless satellite and beam transitions to merge networks,” Sheppard said. “We want to validate that JetWave X is ready to perform flawlessly and exceed customer expectations.”
Honeywell will use the Falcon 900 to demonstrate JetWave X capabilities to customers, including aircraft manufacturers Bombardier and Dassault, who will install the system on new aircraft. Additional selections are expected to be announced soon.
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