Connectivity

Iridium Expands Iridium Certus to Aviation

Iridium Communications is expanding its Iridium Certus service, launching service for commercial aviation, the company announced Monday. The L-band service is now available for cockpits in commercial transport aircraft, business aviation, helicopters, private…

Connectivity

Enabling Safe and Efficient BVLOS Operations

Iridium Communications, a global mobile voice and data satellite communications network, recently published the results of an uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) flight trial that highlighted beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) capabilities.…

Connectivity

Iridium Certus Transceiver Enters Live Testing

Iridium Communications approved the first 10 beta partners developing new products based on the Iridium Certus 9770 transceiver. Each partner has received operational beta units, which have been undergoing extensive testing designed to…

Connectivity

Certus to Expand Cockpit Connectivity on Boeing 737 MAX, 777X

New Iridium Certus aircraft terminals being developed by Collins Aerospace will bring speedier satellite-based connectivity to in-production Boeing 737 MAX and future 777X cockpits. First unveiled in 2016, Certus is Iridium’s multi-service…