Ahead of the 2026 Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany, ThinKom has unveiled the ThinAir Nexus. In a size similar to single-orbit electronically steered antenna (ESA) solutions, the compact antenna blends efficiency, power and flexibility.
Nexus also matches the installation simplicity of ESAs. Multi-orbit, multi-constellation, multi-provider flexibility is built in.
It supports gigabit performance for GEO, MEO and LEO constellations and offers the flexibility to add new networks in the future with a simple modem swap.
ThinKom’s patented VICTS technology allows for an open network architecture design, supporting satellite constellations in every orbit and delivering the most efficient communications available.
Meanwhile, the company’s VICTS hardware supports existing GEO and NGSO constellations, including SES Open Orbits, Hughes JUPITER In-Flight, Telesat Lightspeed and multiple sovereign networks.
The orbit-agnostic Nexus provides a future-proof hardware solution that ensures long-term flexibility as satellite constellations evolve.
Airlines can choose from multiple modem options, depending on network needs.
An integrated modem can join the KANDU and KRFU integrated on the antenna outside the fuselage for maximum simplicity and minimum interior impact.
Alternatively, ThinAir Nexus supports a multi-modem MODMAN as interior equipment, boosting constellation compatibility and network redundancy.
ThinKom continues to work with both Airbus and Boeing to ensure compliance with current and next-generation line-fit and retrofit installation requirements.
Jeff Sare, Chief Commercial Officer at ThinKom, said: “Airlines demand and deserve flexibility and reliability as they invest in inflight internet solutions. Our new ThinAir Nexus solution delivers the most efficient and reliable multi-orbit, multi-constellation antenna to ever fly, now space-optimized for a smaller installation footprint.”
Mark Silk, Chief Executive Officer of ThinKom, added: “Nexus delivers the reliability and performance we’ve always excelled at, now in a more compact footprint to ease installation and increase aircraft options.”
