LearJet and Challenger Expert Spectra Jet Joins SmartSky® Dealer Network

SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, announces Spectra Jet as a new sales and installation partner. Located at KSGH in Springfield, OH, Spectra Jet is an FAA-certified Part 145 Repair Station that specializes in LearJet and Challenger airframes and can modify and install systems on any aircraft.

“Spectra Jet takes pride in serving the aviation community with the utmost in service, attention to standards, and bringing the best to our customers. SmartSky is a natural fit as our inflight Wi-Fi partner, with its award-winning connectivity solutions that are the first to bring streaming-level performance to any size business aircraft,” says John Yegerlehner, president of Spectra Jet. “We look forward to enabling our customers to stay connected to whatever is most important, in real-time, via SmartSky.”

Established in 1998, Spectra Jet offers extensive capabilities that include airframe inspections, system troubleshooting, time change items, engine changes, and modifications, including in-house engineering to support installations. As a SmartSky dealer, its expanded capabilities allow installation of SmartSky Flagship™ for mid- to large-cabin aircraft, along with the award-winning SmartSky LITE™, a 2024 Aviation Week Laureate Award recipient for its unprecedented streaming inflight Wi-Fi performance in smaller business aircraft. SmartSky LITE was also named the first-ever Robb Report Best of the Best in Aviation for cabin connectivity. 

“We are proud to have Spectra Jet as a new sales and installation partner because of their expertise and commitment to excellence. Being able to bring SmartSky’s next-generation capabilities to their customers will further enhance their status as a leader in enhancing LearJet and Challenger aircraft, as well as upgrading any aircraft with the best-of-the-best in cabin connectivity,” says Aria Bahawdory, director of MRO Account Management for SmartSky. 

SmartSky’s roster of certified aircraft, including LearJet and Challenger models, is quickly growing with two STCs issued in June and July, plus many more first-article installations either awaiting STC issuance or in progress. A list of SmartSky STCs, current and in progress, can be found at smartskynetworks.com/STC.