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 […]
Air Traffic Management
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 […]
Aireon ADS-B surveillance data to expand Boeing’s Safety Management System
Aireon, a leading provider of space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) services, will deliver its flight data stream to Boeing [NYSE: BA], who will use the stream to expand their advanced […]
Inmarsat’s Second 1-6 F2 Satellite Enters Thermal Vacuum Testing
This revolutionary layered approach is designed to meet the accelerating bandwidth requirements of more diverse, demanding and ever more widely adopted applications in the commercial and government mobility markets. Inmarsat’s second groundbreaking I-6 […]
Skycraft Names A New CEO To Lead Smallsat ATM Constellation Builds
Skykraft has appointed Michael Frater as the company’s new CEO— Michael brings a wealth of experience in contracting, government and infrastructure to Skykraft’s leadership team, most recently through his work with UNSW’s […]
New Skycraft Smallsat Manufacturing Facility Opens In Canberra, Australia
Skykraft officially opened its new manufacturing facility in the center of Canberra at the UNSW Canberra City campus today. The new facility is enabling the development of the largest ever […]