Iridium eyes more Certus partners as new transceiver work progresses
With Certus-supported aviation terminals “on the cusp” of being ready for primetime, and the next wave of next-generation transceiver develo... Continue Reading
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Iridium Certus IFC proves too lite for airline PaxEx beyond payments
In 2017, wireless inflight entertainment provider Lufthansa Systems expressed an interest in offering ‘connectivity lite’ to air... Continue Reading
Press Release: Iridium and OneWeb to collaborate on satellite services
Iridium Communications Inc. and OneWeb today announced they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together toward a ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Iridium names Thales as Certus aviation service provider
Iridium Communications Inc. today announced Thales as the newest Iridium Certus aviation service provider. While already developing the Irid... Continue Reading
Honeywell readies to support Inmarsat GX service for airlines
Honeywell Aerospace, a long-time partner to Inmarsat, is feeling “really good” about last week’s announcement that a priva... Continue Reading
Airbus in internal talks to bring OneWeb IFC to cabins and cockpits
Airbus is mulling offering OneWeb-supported inflight connectivity on its airliners, including in the cockpit, company CEO Tom Enders confirm... Continue Reading
Press Release: Iridium Certus goes live, marking end of global test phase
Iridium Communications Inc. announced today the commercial launch of its Iridium Certus broadband service, the first new capability activate... Continue Reading
Wideband, digital HF a go for the cockpit, says Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is pursuing a wideband, digital HF communications modernization program that includes new ground systems as well as airbor... Continue Reading
China market hots up for Inmarsat and Iridium cockpit comms
Chinese airlines’ adoption of cabin connectivity may be relatively slow going at present, but cockpit communications are another matter enti... Continue Reading
Iridium seeks European opportunity to trial NEXT service for ATM
Iridium is eager to get involved in the European Space Agency’s efforts to relieve pressure on congested VHF radio links in Europe, telling ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Iridium names Gogo a VAM for Certus terminals
Iridium Communications Inc. has announced Gogo as the newest value-added manufacturer (VAM) for Iridium Certus aviation terminals. Gogo has ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Iridium completes sixth successful NEXT launch
Iridium Communications Inc. has announced that SpaceX has successfully launched five Iridium NEXT satellites from Vandenberg Air Force Base ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Iridium Certus readies for takeoff with service providers
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:IRDM) announced today that Honeywell Aerospace, SKYTRAC, Avitek and Navicom Aviation are the first Iridi... Continue Reading
Aireon space-based ADS-B tracking exceeding SITAONAIR expectations
As more Iridium NEXT satellites are launched into low earth orbit to build out the full constellation – the latest batch of 10 satellites wa... Continue Reading
Press Release: Iridium readies for fourth launch of NEXT satellites
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) announced today that all 10 Iridium® NEXT satellites for its fourth launch are now in processing ... Continue Reading