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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

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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

An A320 cabin full of air travelers. This image shows the tops of the traveler heads and the PSUs running down the length of the aircraft. AirFi targets this market.

AirFi sees world narrowbody fleet as addressable market for AirFi LEO

It might surprise you to learn that AirFi sees all single-aisle aircraft in the world fleet as the addressable market for its AirFi LEO (Low... Continue Reading

AirFi CEO showcases the AirFi LEO connected box and tiny antenna at the APEX/IFSA EXPO

AirFi to fit Atlantic Airways with LEO boxes for messaging, payments

LONG BEACH — AirFi, which lays claim to being the number one portable wireless IFE provider in commercial aviation, is gearing up to install... Continue Reading

Connections around planet Earth viewed from space at night, cities connected around the globe by shiny lines, international travel or global business finance, world connectivity, elements from NASA

Press Release: ACR acquires Iridium solutions pioneer Blue Sky Network

ACR Group Corporation (“ACR Group”), a technology company committed to innovation in satellite communications and assured positioning, navig... Continue Reading

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Press Release: SKYTRAC acquires Troo Corporation’s aviation division

SKYTRAC, a global leader in aerospace intelligent connectivity and satellite communications, today announced it has acquired the assets of T... Continue Reading

Press Release: SKYTRAC unveils long-term plan for LEO constellation

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

The words Iridium Certus is next to a conceptual connectivity graphic of the earth. Image: SKYTRAC

Press Release: Eclipse Global and SKYTRAC deliver Iridium solutions

Eclipse Global Connectivity (Eclipse) and SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC) are teaming up to deliver Iridium Certus and legacy Iridium hardwar... Continue Reading

ACR Electronics' distress tracking ARTEX ELT 5000 (DT). The equipment is bright yellow displayed on a white background.

Press Release: Airframers tap ACR Electronics for Distress Tracking ELT

ACR Electronics has secured key contracts with two of the three largest commercial aircraft manufacturers to supply its new distress trackin... Continue Reading

Press Release: STARS trials inflight medical data transfer with SKYTRAC

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a global leader of intelligent connectivity solutions for aviation, and STARS air ambulance, a Canadian lead... Continue Reading

Photo of ACR Electronics ELT-5000 (DT) hardware

Press Release: Embraer selects SKYTRAC and ACR Electronics for GADSS

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC) and ACR Electronics, Inc. (ACR Electronics) have signed an agreement with Embraer, the world’s third-largest ... Continue Reading

aircraft, pilots, crew, istock, generic, Night Flight A320 with Pilots Left Corner View

Iridium eyes FANS flight trials for Certus in 2022/23

Iridium’s work to ensure its new Certus global satcom service is validated for aircraft safety communications is progressing, though t... Continue Reading

Bright red NASP aircraft on tarmac with the hardware device displayed in the foreground.

Press Release: SKYTRAC to provide Certus satcom to Transport Canada

SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC), a leading satellite communication (Satcom) and intelligent connectivity solutions provider, and TerraSense A... Continue Reading

Rendering of an aircraft in digital form to connote a connected platform. IFC

Collins sees Certus satcom solution as boasting key differentiators

With successful tests under its belt, Collins Aerospace is confident its new Iridium Certus airborne satellite communications (satcom) syste... Continue Reading

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Press Release: SKYTRAC expands operations in Canada

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