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
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#PaxEx Podcast: Bending Bluetooth to become an onboard network
Welcome to Episode 52 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this episode is Ron Chapman, who serves as president of ASI Group, which provides... 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
Thales adopts lego mentality for FlytLINK critical comms solution
Connectivity is changing the game for passengers and crew in the cabin, but it is also ushering in a new era of functionality on the flight ... Continue Reading
Safer, powered, Iridium NEXT-connected BoardConnect Portable unveiled
As the inflight connectivity industry ratchets up speeds and bandwidth for traditional satellite applications, not every airline will be abl... Continue Reading
Rockwell Collins grows connectivity footprint; readies for the future
Aircraft avionics and interiors powerhouse Rockwell Collins’ orderbook for nose-to-tail inflight connectivity continues to grow, with the fi... Continue Reading
FAA committee takeaways will shape cockpit comms going forward
Cobham, whose satcom hardware successfully transmitted prioritized voice and ACARS/Future Air Navigation Systems data over Inmarsat’s ... Continue Reading
Brazilian satellite comms provider Arycom pivots to US IFC market
Arycom, a São Paulo-based provider of satellite voice and data solutions, recently announced plans to crack into the inflight connectivity s... Continue Reading
As NEXT rolls out, Iridium vows it will never compete with partners
Inmarsat may be working directly with airlines where it suits the London-headquartered firm, but its main rival in the satellite-supported c... Continue Reading
Press Release: SITAONAIR hails successful Iridium NEXT satellite launch
SITAONAIR has hailed the successful launch of Iridium’s second set of Iridium NEXT constellation satellites as another step closer to achiev... Continue Reading
Press Release: Two down, six more launches for Iridium NEXT
Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), the only communications company with truly global coverage, announced today the successful secon... Continue Reading
Thales eyes new comms capabilities for data revolution on flight deck
Boasting a leading position in Air Traffic Management (ATM) – its installed base of control center equipment covers more than 40% of global ... Continue Reading
Gogo seeks to set industry benchmark, even as benchmarks questioned
Immensely pleased with how 2Ku performs when supported by Epic HTS and paired with Gogo’s new Gilat-made modem, Intelsat VP and general mana... Continue Reading
Press Release: Rockwell delivers first Iridium satcom units for 737 MAX
Rockwell Collins has delivered its first Iridium® ICS-300 SATCOM units to Boeing for its 737 MAX aircraft. Available as a production line op... Continue Reading
Press Release: Avionica supplies e-Enablement for Icelandair’s 737 MAXs
Avionica, Inc. has been contracted by Icelandair to provide products and services to e-Enable Icelandair’s 16 new B737MAX aircraft. Beginnin... Continue Reading
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