The European Space Agency has joined the world space community in congratulating the African Space Agency on its official inauguration. The African Space Agency (AfSA) is the second regional space […]
Air Traffic Management
U.S. Army contract awards BAE Systems up to $460 million for Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set
The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a ceiling value of $460 million for the AN/ARC-231/A Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set (MARS). This […]
Oxford Space Systems delivers VHF isoflux helical antenna for Startical’s ECHOES Project
Oxford Space Systems recently completed the delivery of the company’s large VHF isoflux helical antenna for Startical‘s ECHOES project, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of space-based air traffic […]
Thales, Spire Global + ESSP to develop a space-based air traffic surveillance service
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO), Spire Global (NYSE: SPIR), and European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the goal of introducing a range of global […]
EasyJet to the skies with Iris: next generation air traffic comms service
easyJet has taken to the skies as the first airline partner of the Iris program, an initiative led by the European Space Agency (ESA), and global communications company Viasat, which […]
Skykraft’s first ever air traffic management with space-based VHF communication
A world first trial of space-based VHF voice communications has been successfully completed by Skykraft as part of their development of satellites to provide space-based aviation communications and surveillance services. This […]
ESSP + Viasat agree to commercialize the Iris air traffic program
Viasat, through its recently acquired business, Inmarsat, has signed a long-term contract to appoint European Satellite Services Provider (ESSP) as the Service Provider for the Iris air traffic modernization program, […]
Inmarsat and Teledyne Controls partner to support digital operations for airlines across Europe
Inmarsat and Teledyne Controls have created a partnership to enhance and support airlines’ digital operations across Europe as part of the Iris air traffic modernization program. The partnership will see […]
Startical’s European air traffic management to space project supported by European Union
Startical, created by Indra and ENAIRE, proposes to launch a constellation of smallsats to improve air traffic management (ATM) and has received significant backing from the European Commission, which will […]
CAAS, OSTIN, SITA and Startical’s proof-of-concept with VHF communication between pilots and air traffic controllers
Space-based VHF voice communications will have more comprehensive coverage, which helps to enhance the safety and efficiency of air traffic management. Four companies have joined together to perform a proof-of-concept […]