Reliable and Efficient Aeronautical Communications
The demand for making air traveling more 'pleasant, secure and productive for passengers is one of the winning factors for airlines in today's business community. Current trends point towards high data rate communication services, in particular Internet applications. In an aeronautical scenario, global coverage is essential for providing continuous service. Therefore satellite communication becomes indispensable, and together with the ever increasing data rate requirements of applications, aeronautical satellite communication meets an expansive market. Mobile phones and laptops have become almost a necessity for the business traveler, and as a result there will be an ever increasing demand for wireless access to communication services in flight.
The Aeronautical Communications Community is a resource for news and views on the current technology supporting these services, as well as exploring future advances that will drive this industry further in its ability to provide reliable and efficient communications in flight.
The Aeronautical Communications Community is a resource for news and views on the current technology supporting these services, as well as exploring future advances that will drive this industry further in its ability to provide reliable and efficient communications in flight.
Aeronautical Communications Feature Editorial
Iridium Launches Second Generation Maritime Broadband Communication Platform
2/10/2012 4:17:43 PM - In an effort to improve the customer experience in new and existing markets, mobile satellite company Iridium Communications, Inc. recently launched its second-generation maritime broadband platform, Iridium Pilot. The company reportedly utilized its global OpenPort maritime broadband service to support the launch.
2/10/2012 4:17:43 PM - In an effort to improve the customer experience in new and existing markets, mobile satellite company Iridium Communications, Inc. recently launched its second-generation maritime broadband platform, Iridium Pilot. The company reportedly utilized its global OpenPort maritime broadband service to support the launch.
Frontier Airlines Rolling Out In-flight Wi-Fi
2/7/2012 11:47:09 AM - Frontier Airlines, a Denver-based air carrier, will begin offering onboard Wi-Fi aboard planes in its Embraer E190 fleet starting this week. Passengers will enjoy a half hour of free Wi-Fi through the remainder of February in honor of the product launch.
2/7/2012 11:47:09 AM - Frontier Airlines, a Denver-based air carrier, will begin offering onboard Wi-Fi aboard planes in its Embraer E190 fleet starting this week. Passengers will enjoy a half hour of free Wi-Fi through the remainder of February in honor of the product launch.
Inmarsat Expands its Global Reach with Metaswitch
2/3/2012 11:21:20 AM - Inmarsat recently announced that it has chosen Metaswitch to fuel its growth and enhance its FleetBroadband maritime communications service. The service from Inmarsat is also the first maritime communications service that gives cost-effective broadband data and voice via a compact antenna on an international basis.
2/3/2012 11:21:20 AM - Inmarsat recently announced that it has chosen Metaswitch to fuel its growth and enhance its FleetBroadband maritime communications service. The service from Inmarsat is also the first maritime communications service that gives cost-effective broadband data and voice via a compact antenna on an international basis.
Improving Maritime Navigation: The 'Current at Sea' Solution
1/31/2012 9:10:14 AM - A news alert on January 30, 2012 from France Telecom S.A. revealed that Consilium Marine Group, a leader in marine navigation, and Orange Business Services, a global integrator of maritime communication solutions, are updating their maritime integrated navigation system (INS) to include an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) for paperless navigation. The speculation is that using the electronic platform over an Internet Protocol/Multi-Protocol Label Switching (IP/MPLS) based network will improve maritime communications and safety while reducing costs.
1/31/2012 9:10:14 AM - A news alert on January 30, 2012 from France Telecom S.A. revealed that Consilium Marine Group, a leader in marine navigation, and Orange Business Services, a global integrator of maritime communication solutions, are updating their maritime integrated navigation system (INS) to include an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) for paperless navigation. The speculation is that using the electronic platform over an Internet Protocol/Multi-Protocol Label Switching (IP/MPLS) based network will improve maritime communications and safety while reducing costs.
Maersk Line, Ericsson Partner to Bring Mobile Connectivity to the Oceans
1/19/2012 8:04:05 AM - Shipping company Maersk Line is all set to provide new and efficient ways of communication to its fleet by signing a deal with technology and services provider Ericsson.
1/19/2012 8:04:05 AM - Shipping company Maersk Line is all set to provide new and efficient ways of communication to its fleet by signing a deal with technology and services provider Ericsson.
Iridium and KVH Boost Communications for Maritime Industry
1/13/2012 8:38:16 AM - Iridium Communications and KVH Industries have joined hands to offer a fully global, seamless broadband satellite communications service for the maritime market.
1/13/2012 8:38:16 AM - Iridium Communications and KVH Industries have joined hands to offer a fully global, seamless broadband satellite communications service for the maritime market.
EMRISE Receives $1.2 Million Order from a Long Standing Customer in Commercial Aerospace Market
1/5/2012 9:02:23 AM - The Emrise Corporation, a key supplier of electronic devices, sub-systems and equipment for aerospace, defense, industrial and communications markets, reportedly received a $1.2 million order from a customer in the commercial aerospace market. Under the terms of the contract, Emrise will provide the customer with electronic devices to be used in In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity systems.
1/5/2012 9:02:23 AM - The Emrise Corporation, a key supplier of electronic devices, sub-systems and equipment for aerospace, defense, industrial and communications markets, reportedly received a $1.2 million order from a customer in the commercial aerospace market. Under the terms of the contract, Emrise will provide the customer with electronic devices to be used in In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity systems.
U.S. Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center Awards New Task Order to ARRAY
12/21/2011 3:50:19 PM - Array Information Technology (ARRAY), a firm that specializes in services to the national security, defense, and scientific sectors, announced that the U.S. Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) has awarded the company a new task order at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.
12/21/2011 3:50:19 PM - Array Information Technology (ARRAY), a firm that specializes in services to the national security, defense, and scientific sectors, announced that the U.S. Air Force Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) has awarded the company a new task order at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.
ASiQ Introduces First iPhone In-Flight Cell Phone App
8/5/2011 4:41:47 PM - The world's first iPhone in-flight cell phone App has been commissioned by ASiQ Limited, the developers of the patented SafeCell cell phone system for aircraft. Business Jets will be provided both voice and data services with this App, according to an announcement made by ASiQ Limited. In a release, Ron Chapman, CEO for ASiQ said, "This is a very important milestone for the company, as in order to effectively test the system you need to test it on an aircrafts satellite link. We are very excited with the results of the test and this App is truly unique."
8/5/2011 4:41:47 PM - The world's first iPhone in-flight cell phone App has been commissioned by ASiQ Limited, the developers of the patented SafeCell cell phone system for aircraft. Business Jets will be provided both voice and data services with this App, according to an announcement made by ASiQ Limited. In a release, Ron Chapman, CEO for ASiQ said, "This is a very important milestone for the company, as in order to effectively test the system you need to test it on an aircrafts satellite link. We are very excited with the results of the test and this App is truly unique."
Astrium Inks Agreement to Acquire Vizada
8/5/2011 11:13:53 AM - European Aeronautic, Defense & Space (EADS) subsidiary Astrium has entered into an agreement to acquire Vizada from Apax France, a French Private Equity fund and the majority shareholder, for $960 million.
8/5/2011 11:13:53 AM - European Aeronautic, Defense & Space (EADS) subsidiary Astrium has entered into an agreement to acquire Vizada from Apax France, a French Private Equity fund and the majority shareholder, for $960 million.
