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Press Release: Iridium completes Satelles acquisition

Iridium Communications Inc., a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced that it has completed its... Continue Reading

Air Canada 777 flight deck with captain and first officer in view. Iridium will be able to support safety cockpit communications via Iridium Certus

Nearing safety clearance Iridium to transform pilot user experience

Iridium Communications has hit several key milestones as it works to ensure its global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-powered next-gen Cert... Continue Reading

A graphic of the earth surrounded by satellites that are creating a blanket of connectivity. Aireon

Press Release: Aireon to develop space-based VHF comms

Aireon, the leader in space-based air traffic management data products and services, is setting the stage to lead the next big evolution in ... Continue Reading

The wing of an aircraft as seen out the window on a sunny day. Iridium is committed to the aviation market.

Iridium CEO talks D2D and the firm’s commitment to aero

Eager to crack into the burgeoning direct-to-device satellite connectivity market, Iridium recently revealed it is designing a 3GPP 5G stand... Continue Reading

A vessel is making its way through icy waters with Marlink Sealink GEO VSAT, plus Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb and Iridium LEO services.

Press Release: Marlink goes GEO + triple LEO for luxury icebreaker

Marlink, the smart network and digital solutions company has completed the integration of Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb LEO internet services... Continue Reading

Press Release: Iridium celebrates 25 years of global connectivity

Iridium Communications Inc., a leading provider of global personal satellite communications, marked a historic moment in the world of satell... Continue Reading

Skytrac SDL-350 system for its fleet of King Air 360 aircraft. This image shows a King Air landing with mountains in the background

Iridium approves third Certus 700 satcom for aero; says more to come

Skytrac’s Iridium Certus SDL-350 satcom system has gained official Iridium approval to provide connectivity across all segments of avi... Continue Reading

AirFi founding partner and CEO Job Heimerikx is pictured in front of an AirFi step & repeat at the APEX/IFSA Global EXPO in Long Beach.

One-on-one with AirFi founding partner and CEO Job Heimerikx

It’s no secret that portable wireless IFE provider AirFi sees the world’s narrowbody fleet as the addressable market for its Air... Continue Reading

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Press Release: Skytrac SDL-350 for aero gains Iridium approval

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications (satcom), today announced... Continue Reading

Press Release: DISA and U.S. Space Force award Iridium PLEO contract

Iridium Communications Inc., a leading provider of global voice and data satellite communications, today announced it has been awarded a fiv... Continue Reading

The nose of a 787 aircraft parked, and ready for passengers to board. The cockpit is in view. (Iridium)

Satcom providers stand ready as Iridium introduces Certus aviation

Iridium Communications’ first-generation voice and data solutions are installed on over 60,000 aircraft today. Now, the satellite oper... Continue Reading

A 777 cockpit on a flight from Amsterdam. The ACARS system is clearly in view. LEO

GEO satellite outage speaks to the value of Iridium LEO mesh network

Low-latency Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites are certainly having a moment in civil aviation, as SpaceX offers a frictionless onboard Intern... Continue Reading

A pictograph indicating that an aircraft will have wifi connection from take off to landing. It shows the aircraft at various points along the journey with a active wifi signal. image Iridium

Press Release: Iridium proposes simplified BVLOS waiver process for UAS

Iridium Communications Inc. has announced the results of an Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) flight trial highlighting Beyond Visual Line of S... Continue Reading

All of the winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards, CCA, pose for a photo with their trophies on the red carpet

Press Release: Crystal Cabin Awards 2023 winners announced

At a gala dinner at Hamburg’s prestigious Chambers of Commerce, the Crystal Cabin Awards Association has awarded its coveted trophies for in... Continue Reading

Honeywell Aspire 350 equipment on a black background.

Press Release: Honeywell Aspire 350 gains Iridium network certification

Honeywell’s Aspire 350 satellite communications system has achieved Iridium® network certification. The Aspire 350 communications system pro... Continue Reading