With the satellite constellation IRIS2 (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security via Satellite), the European Union wants to improve Europe’s digital infrastructure with modern satellite technology. The project aims to […]
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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 […]
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, […]
ITA Airways satellite-enabled flights with ESA’s Iris system
Passengers flying on Italy’s national carrier ITA Airways will experience fewer flight delays and greener travel, thanks to pilots being able to use satellites to route their planes. The ESA-backed […]
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 […]