Brazil’s telecom agency approves Blue Sky Network
Source: Blue Sky Network, 02-May-13
Blue Sky Network, a principal supplier of satellite tracking and communication solutions for aviation, land and marine, today announced that its HawkEye 5300 has received Homologation Certification from Brazil’s national telecommunication agency, Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (ANATEL). Blue Sky Network now further develops its international product presence with the authorization to sell its first land [...]
More STC Approvals for Latitude’s SkyNode Satcom and IONode FDM Systems
Source: Latitude, 27-Mar-13
Latitude Technologies (Latitude) announced that the company has received a FAA STC for the SkyNode S100 flight following and flight date transceiver for installation in more than 800 Part 23 category aircraft. Latitude has also recently received FAA approval of the SkyNode S100 including the IONode Flight Data Monitoring system for light helicopters including Bell [...]
Luviair Installs Spidertraks Helocopter Traking System
Source: LuviAir, 25-Mar-13
Linked to the global Iridium Satellite Network, Spidertracks gives constant feedback on the location, speed, altitude and heading of the aircraft (or vehicle) to which it is fitted. At Luviair we have fitted Spidertracks to the helicopter fleet of one client and we’re very pleased with the result. During regular operations, the pilot pushes a [...]
Flightcell releases world’s smallest satcom & tracking system
Source: Flightcell, 01-Mar-13
In launching its latest DZMx product, aviation innovator Flightcell International Ltd (Flightcell) is again leading the world in satellite communication and tracking systems. Flightcell will present the world’s smallest, lightest, and smartest satellite communication and tracking system – Flightcell DZMx – at the March 2013 HELI-EXPO. The compact Flightcell DZMx weighs only 650 grams, and [...]
New SkyRouter provides fleet management to Air Greenland
Source: Blue Sky Network, 20-Feb-13
Blue Sky Network, a leading global provider of satellite tracking and communication solutions for aviation, land and marine, announced today that its fleet management portal, New SkyRouter, has been selected by Air Greenland, a helicopter and fixed wing operator in the Arctic. New SkyRouter is a feature-rich, cloud-based solution that enables constant connectivity with mobile [...]
Change of ownership at SkyTrac Systems
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 28-Nov-12
SkyTrac Systems announces that a group composed of Malachi Nordine, SkyTrac’s current Director of Product Development, Stephen Sorocky and Roynat Equity Partners has purchased the business of SkyTrac Systems from Kathleen Wallace, the Founder of SkyTrac. Mr. Nordine, who joined SkyTrac in 2007, will succeed Ms. Wallace as the President of SkyTrac. “I am extremely [...]
SkyTrac Systems to Exhibit at ATAC AGM and Tradeshow
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 11-Nov-12
SkyTrac Systems will exhibit at the Air Transport Association of Canada’s (ATAC) 78th Annual General Meeting and Tradeshow in Vancouver, BC from November 13-15, 2012. ATAC is the premier national gathering for operators, suppliers and government stakeholders involved in commercial aviation and flight training in Canada. SkyTrac currently works with numerous Canadian Air Transport companies, [...]
Latitude Technologies Finalizes Distribution Deal with Navicom Japan
Source: Latitude Technologies, 05-Nov-12
Latitude Technologies announced that the company has put in place a multi-faceted distribution arrangement with Navicom Aviation Corporation, a leading avionics solutions reseller serving both public and private sector air fleet operators in Japan. Under the terms of the distribution deal, Latitude will be providing Navicom with a custom version of Latitude’s WebSentinel flight following [...]
SkyTrac Systems to exhibit at the HAC Conference and Expo
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 02-Nov-12
SkyTrac Systems is once again looking forward to attending and exhibiting at the Helicopter Association of Canada (HAC) Conference and Expo, November 5th, 2012 in Calgary, AB. SkyTrac is a proud Associate Member of HAC, and this will be SkyTrac’s 9th year attending the conference. SkyTrac has recently released the ISAT-200A into production, and will be [...]
SkyTrac Systems to showcase SkyWeb Mobile at Dubai Helishow 2012
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 02-Nov-12
SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the Dubai Helishow from November 6-8, 2012 at the Meydan Grand Stand, Dubai, UAE. Kim Bagnall will be at booth J100 to demonstrate industry leading satellite communications solutions which utilize SkyWeb, SkyTrac’s powerful web-based mapping and asset management software. Also available for a demonstration is SkyWeb Mobile for iPhone, Blackberry [...]
Latitude launches exclusive IONode FDM-by-Subscription offer
Source: Latitude Technologies, 31-Oct-12
Latitude Technologies announced from the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual convention in Florida today the release of an industry-first Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) subscription offer, giving fleet operators the opportunity to dramatically reduce upfront capital cost by opting to deploy Latitude’s new IONode flight data recording and reporting unit and the IONode Analytics software [...]
Sharkey’s and SkyTrac Take VIP Charters to New Level
Source: SkyTrac, 29-Oct-12
Sharkey’s Helicopters, a helicopter charter company based out of New Hampshire, has utilized the SkyWeb fleet management system from SkyTrac Systems on all six of its helicopters to provide premium service to VIP charter clients and to add to overall safety. When Sharkey’s charters a helicopter to a VIP customer, they provide a special one-day [...]
Latitude Technologies appoints new VP of Technology
Source: Latitude Technologies, 24-Oct-12
Latitude Technologies announced that the company has hired Brad Head as their new Vice President of Technology. Head will be responsible for providing architectural definition and technical leadership on all software and data services for Latitude. His role will enable him to work on maximizing current software and data management systems for customers and also [...]
SkyTrac Software Provides HEMS Operational Awareness
Source: SkyTrac, 19-Oct-12
SkyTrac Systems’ hardware and software are used extensively by Air Evac Lifeteam (AEL), but when special circumstances arise such as the onset of Hurricane Isaac in the Gulf of Mexico along with the Republican Conference in Tampa Bay, the value of the software reporting features becomes clear. The use of some of the additional features [...]
SkyTrac Systems exhibiting at AAD 2012
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 18-Sep-12
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Africa Aerospace and Defense (AAD) show in Tshwane, South Africa September 19th-21st, 2012. AAD is the largest exhibition of air, sea and land capabilities on the African continent. Kim Bagnall, International Sales Account Manager, will be at booth #3W19 to speak about [...]
SkyTrac Systems to Exhibit at LABACE 2012
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 14-Aug-12
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the 9th annual Latin America Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Aug. 15th-17th, 2012. LABACE has established itself as Latin America’s largest business aviation fair, and the world’s second largest business aviation fair. Judy Meier, Senior Manager – Sales will [...]
Airborne Energy Solutions choses SkyTrac to equip R44 fleet
Source: SkyTrac, 18-Jul-12
Airborne Energy Solutions (AES), with headquarters in Whitecourt, AB operates helicopters in remote locations where communications are either limited or non-existent. This makes flight following difficult and ineffective. This, and the desire for a reliable system to fill the safety void that existed started AES’s search for a flight following vendor. Looking for a system [...]
ISAT-200A: Get more from your next SatCom and Flight Following System
Source: SkyTrac, 07-Jun-12
The ISAT-200A, released at Heli-Expo 2012 in Dallas, and scheduled for production in September 2012, is making waves with its ability to replace boxes and save space and weight in the aircraft. With Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) becoming increasingly more important for safety and contract compliance, SkyTrac has revolutionized its latest flight following and SatCom [...]
Get More from SatCom and Flight Following Systems
Source: SkyTrac, 05-Jun-12
The ISAT-200A, released at HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, and scheduled for production in September 2012, is making waves with its ability to replace boxes and save space and weight in the aircraft. With Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) becoming increasingly more important for safety and contract compliance, SkyTrac has revolutionized its latest flight following and SatCom [...]
SkyTrac Systems to exhibit at HeliRussia 2012
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 15-May-12
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the HeliRussia 5th Annual International Helicopter Industry Exhibition from May 17th – 19th, 2012 in Moscow, Russia. HeliRussia is the only exhibition in Russia where Russian and overseas companies present world achievements that cover all aspects of the helicopter industry – from design, [...]
Latitude Technologies launches Messenger app for iPhone and iPad
Source: Latitude Technologies, 02-May-12
Latitude Technologies Corporation announces the release of their new Latitude Messenger for iOS App. The Latitude Messenger App improves communications by bringing the ease of using an iOS touch interface to aviation communications. Users can control their Latitude SkyNode® transceiver communication features from anywhere on the aircraft, instead of being tied to messaging display heads mounted [...]
SkyTrac Systems to exhibit at AeroExpo show in Mexico this week
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 24-Apr-12
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the AeroExpo 9th Annual International Aviation Trade Show and Convention from April 26th – 28th, 2012 in Toluca, Mexico. AeroExpo is an important Aviation business event in Latin America, and the Toluca International Airport is considered to be the number one airport in [...]
Spidertracks announces partnership with DFS in Germany
Source: Spidertracks, 18-Apr-12
Spidertracks has announced a partnership with Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) in Germany. On April 6, 2012, spidertracks signed with DFS, making them the official distributors of spidertracks throughout Europe. DFS are in charge of air traffic control for Germany and create navigational charts for parts of Europe. Their partnership with spidertracks also extends to cooperation over [...]
SkyTrac to Exhibit at NATA
Source: SkyTrac, 13-Apr-12
SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the Northern Air Transport Association (NATA) AGM and tradeshow April 16th – 18th, 2012. Judy Meier, Senior Manager, Sales – The Americas, will be demonstrating SkyTrac’s flight following and SatCom solutions at booth #5. NATA represents its members in the decision-making process affecting transportation in Northern Canada. The association’s [...]
Blue Sky Network establishes new partnership in Europe
Source: Blue Sky Network, 11-Apr-12
Blue Sky Network (BSN), a leading, global provider of satellite tracking and communication solutions for aviation, land, andmarine, today announced its partnership with S4A (Solutions For Aviation), a supplier of aviation equipment and services located in El Puerto de Santa MarÃa (Cádiz), Spain. This new partnership in Europe will enable S4A to resell Blue Sky Network’s family of aviation products based on two-way messaging, [...]
Spidertracks launches new Android software
Source: Spidertracks, 10-Apr-12
Spidertracks has launched Spidertxt for Android, the latest software feature for their GPS satellite-tracking units. Spidertxt for Android allows spidertracks users to send and receive SMS messages, to and from any cell phone on the ground, while in flight. The new application works by connecting a Spider S4 or Bluetooth enabled Spider S2 unit to [...]
SkyTrac Systems to Exhibit at SAR 2012 Conference and Exhibition
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 14-Mar-12
SkyTrac Systems will be attending Shephard’s 15th annual Search and Rescue Conference and Exhibition (SAR 2012) in Dublin, Ireland from March 15th-16th, 2012. SkyTrac representative Kim Bagnall will be on hand to demonstrate SkyTrac’s industry leading, next generation hardware and software products at booth #10. SkyTrac is excited to show its continuing support of the SAR industry, and [...]
Las Vegas tour operators choose Spidertracks
Source: Spidertracks, 07-Mar-12
Spidertracks is the preferred aircraft tracking system for three major helicopter tour operators in Las Vegas. Spidertracks has announced that Sundance, Papillon and HeliUSA, are now tracking their helicopters with spidertracks – portable, and simple, Iridium tracking units – when flying around Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon. Sundance Helicopters have been a customer of [...]
Bell selects Blue Sky Network’s HawkEye PT for tracking and comms
Source: Blue Sky Network, 28-Feb-12
Blue Sky Network, a leading global provider in satellite tracking, fleet management, and automated flight monitoring solutions, today announced that its HawkEye PT – a handheld, Iridium tracking and messaging solution – will be used across Bell Helicopter’s support and services division, tracking all aircraft en route from Bell’s service center in Piney Flats, TN, [...]
Spidertracks appoints German distributor
Source: DFS, 27-Feb-12
DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung has signed an agreement with Spider Tracks Limited to distribute, sell and market spidertracks, the satellite-based tracking system, in Europe,. The associated application allows authorised persons to view flight tracks anywhere in the world in real time on the internet. Aircraft that encounter trouble can be found quickly and helped by search [...]
TracPlus Global at Heli-Expo
Source: TracPlus Global, 11-Feb-12
TracPlus Global will be at Heli-Expo 2012 for all three days walking the floor. You can catch us at Dallas Avionics (#1408) or Flightcell International (#2813). Feel free to drop by these booths or call us on (678) 603 7911 to arrange meetings at the show.
TracPlus now supports Absolute Fire Solutions FAST Trac data units
Source: TracPlus Global, 09-Feb-12
Absolute Fire Solutions and TracPlus Global are pleased to announce support for AFS FAST Trac data-logging units within TracPlus’s tracking service. This development allows crucial airborne fire fighting event information to be integrated and presented within a single common operating picture provided by TracPlus. As part of the Australian Fire Aircraft Monitoring System (AFAMS), Australian [...]
SkyTrac Systems to exhibit at Heli-Expo
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 07-Feb-12
SkyTrac Systems, the world’s trusted supplier of satcom and flight following systems, is pleased to announce that it will exhibit at Heli-Expo 2012 in Dallas, Texas, February 12th – 14th. Heli-Expo is the world’s largest tradeshow dedicated to the international helicopter community. SkyTrac Systems will launch multiple new products at Heli-Expo, including a sophisticated new [...]
Latitude upgrades WebSentinel iOS App for Apple® Products
Source: Latitude Technologies, 24-Jan-12
Latitude Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of satellite-based communication, tracking and on-board aircraft data systems, announced the release of an updated version of their popular Latitude WebSentinel iOS App. Registered users of Latitude’s SkyNode® satcom products who have a WebSentinel service account can now view live and historic flight tracking data, adjust reporting parameters and [...]
SkyTrac Systems announces complete fleet awareness solution
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 22-Sep-11
SkyTrac Systems is proud to announce a combined integration with EuroAvionics and the Rescue Track monitoring and dispatch software produced by Convexis GmbH of Germany. This management solution is being used by German air rescue DRF Luftrettung, in its fleet of approximately 50 helicopters that operate in Europe, and has most recently been implemented for the [...]
Guardian Mobility appoints EXFAQ Systems to cover Indian market
Source: Guardian Mobility, 01-Aug-11
Guardian Mobility today announced the appointment of EXFAQ Systems Pvt. Ltd. of Mumbai as its sales representative for India and surrounding territories. The agreement, which is exclusive, covers all of Guardian’s Automatic Flight Following (AFF) solutions including the Guardian 3™, which provides simple and reliable flight following and tracking services. “We’re excited to have EXFAQ [...]
SkyTrac Systems to exhibit at Wildfire 2011
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 09-May-11
SkyTrac Systems will be attending the 5th International Wildland Fire Conference in South Africa May 9-13, 2011. This event will focus on addressing global change through integrated fire management under the auspices of the United Nations’ International Strategy for Disaster Reduction and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. SkyTrac representatives Kim Bagnall and Steve [...]
SpiderTracks and AvConnect to offer AFF and data recording solution for helicopter operators
Source: SpiderTracks, 06-Mar-11
HELI-EXPO 2011, ORLANDO, FL – Spidertracks and AvConnect, an AvFusion, Inc. company, have teamed up to offer helicopter operators the first fully automated and real-time tracking and pilot and aircraft records-keeping solution. The partnership brings together spidertracks’ satellite-based flight following and tracking system with AvConnect’s flight data recording software to create a real-time aircraft management [...]
Papillon choose SpiderTracks for flight following
Source: Spidertracks, 06-Mar-11
The world’s oldest and largest helicopter sightseeing company, Papillon, announced at Heli-Expo today that is making a commitment to improving the safety of its fleet and passengers by choosing spidertracks aircraft tracking system for its flight following. The Las Vegas-based company flies 40,000 hours a year, offering sightseeing tours around Nevada and into the Grand [...]
Guardian Mobility launches Guardian 7
Source: Guardian Mobility, 04-Mar-11
Guardian Mobility announced its newest product, the Guardian 7, will be at Heli-Expo 2011 in Orlando from March 6-8. This product is the industry’s first open platform, scalable aircraft communications system that helps operators reduce operational costs. “We have been working very hard to adapt technology in new ways for the growing information needs of aircraft [...]
SkyTrac Systems to exhibit at the Mineral Exploration Roundup 2011
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 24-Jan-11
SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the Mineral Exploration Roundup 2011 from January 24-27 at the Westin Bayshore in Vancouver. Roundup is the world’s premier technical mineral exploration conference presented by the Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia. Roundup will bring together organizations and people representing all components of the global mineral exploration and mining sector. [...]
SkyTrac Systems to exhibit at Expo CIAM 2010 show in Mexico
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 18-Nov-10
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the CIAM Trade Show and Congress from November 20-22, 2010 in Cancun, Mexico. CIAM 2010 is the “Latin American business meeting”, that brings together the most important aircraft manufacturers, equipment, services and aviation systems within the Latin American Aviation Community. Cancun is the [...]
SkyTrac Systems to exhibit at the Dubai Helishow
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 02-Nov-10
SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the Dubai Helishow from Nov 2-4, 2010 in the East Hall, Airport Expo, Dubai, UAE. Exhibitors from around the world will showcase their products and services through indoor exhibits, static aircraft displays, and flight demonstrations. The increasing number of industry visitors from all parts of the world is a [...]
Saudi Red Crescent equips fleet with Blue Sky Network’s tracking/comms device
Source: Blue Sky Network, 21-Oct-10
Blue Sky Network, a leading global provider of GPS tracking and communication solutions for land, sea, and aviation assets, announced today that the Red Crescent Authority of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Arabian equivalent of the Red Cross, will be installing Blue Sky Network’s GPS-based aviation tracking devices on its first-aid helicopter fleet after a successful [...]
Latitude Technologies to exhibit at Helitech, AMTC and NBAA
Source: Latitude Technologies, 05-Oct-10
Latitude Technologies of Victoria, British Columbia is pleased to announce their upcoming 2010 Fall schedule of Convention and Trade Show exhibitions. Latitude Technologies will be exhibiting at Helitech in Cascais, Portugal October 5th – 7th, 2010, the Air Medical Transport Annual Convention and Trade Show (AMTC) in Fort Lauderdale, FL October 11th – 13th, 2010 [...]
SkyTrac Systems to Exhibit at HeliTech Portugal Show
Source: SkyTrac System, 04-Oct-10
SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at HeliTech Portugal in Cascais, October 5-7. This three-day event is dedicated to the helicopter industry and is a platform for showcasing products, education, and training seminars for those in the industry. Steve Fuhr and Kim Bagnall will be on hand to demonstrate SkyTrac’s industry leading hardware, AFF/NAFC compliant ISAT-200 [...]
SkyTrac Systems to exhibit at SAR2010 conference and exhibition
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 14-Sep-10
SkyTrac Systems will be attending Shephard’s 13th annual Search and Rescue Conference and Exhibition (SAR 2010) in Aberdeen, Scotland from September 15-16, 2010. This event is the largest international gathering of SAR experts in Europe and will focus on search and rescue in the four environments: aviation, maritime, urban and mountain. SkyTrac representatives Kim Bagnall [...]
Next Gen aircraft emergency location system in demand
Source: Spidertracks, 14-Sep-10
The recent spate of aircraft accidents in Alaska has heightened interest in alternative forms of aircraft location. Gary Bennett, Northern Lights Avionics, says he has quite a lot of inquiry for spidertracks, a tracking-based emergency location system. “The spidertracks system is rapidly gaining popularity as more folks are aware of the benefits the system has [...]
VIH Chooses New Flight Following and SatCom Partner
Source: SkyTrac, 23-Jul-10
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it has been chosen by VIH Helicopters Ltd (formerly Vancouver Island Helicopters) to provide its next generation flight following and SatCom solutions. VIH Helicopters will equip its diverse fleet of Sikorsky, Kamov, Eurocopter, and Bell helicopters with SkyTrac’s next generation ISAT-200 system. SkyTrac Systems will provide VIH Helicopters [...]
Spidertracks Launches Next Gen Aircraft Location System
Source: Spidertracks, 20-Jul-10
Aircraft tracking company spidertracks has launched the next generation aircraft emergency location system, specifically designed for GA pilots. Spidertracks Aviator is a complete safety solution that turns on automatically, tracks the aircraft from take-off to landing, with position reports sent via the Iridium satellite network, to the Aviator website. It will automatically send emergency SOS [...]
Guardian Mobility Receives Brazilian Certification for AS350, AS355
Source: Guardian Mobility, 02-Jun-10
Brazil aviation authorities have granted Guardian Mobility a Brazilian Supplemental Type Certificate (CHST) for its line of Guardian 3 flight tracking products on Eurocopter AS 350 and 355 model aircraft. This CHST will complement existing FAA and Transport Canada STCs on the same model aircraft which are used by operators worldwide. Numerous Brazilian operators have [...]
NZ coroner advocates use of Flight Tracking Devices
Source: NZ Herald, 28-May-10
New Zealand CAA also said it supported and encouraged the use of FTD technology as a complimentary device to the ELT system.
Cubic buys its way into global tracking market
Source: Cubic, 19-May-10
Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB) has bolstered its strategic presence in the defense, maritime and homeland security sectors by acquiring the assets of Impeva Labs, Inc., an international provider of global asset management, tracking, monitoring and security solutions. Cubic acquired Impeva’s contracts, inventory, fixed assets and intellectual property on May 14. A new subsidiary called Cubic Global [...]
Guardian Mobility to supply aircraft tracking devices and mapping for Nigerian operators
Source: Guardian Mobility, 28-Apr-10
Guardian Mobility announced its role as primary subcontractor to Globaltouch (West Africa) Limited to provide Guardian mapping and aircraft tracking solutions to aircraft operators in Nigeria. Globaltouch (West Africa) is the sole supplier for aircraft tracking in Nigeria with a satellite ground station located on Nigerian soil. The company has been awarded a contract by [...]
SkyTrac Systems Obtains STC for AgustaWestland AW139
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 06-Apr-10
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it has obtained a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of its automated flight following and satellite communications equipment on the AgustaWestland AB/AW139 helicopter. ‘The AW139 is a new generation medium twin-turbine helicopter setting new standards against which all medium twins are measured. Designed with inherent multi-role [...]
Iridium And SkyBitz to Launch Global Asset Tracking Solution
Source: SkyBitz, 11-Mar-10
SkyBitz®, a leader in remote asset tracking and information management solutions, and Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM), the only provider of truly global mobile satellite services (MSS), announce a strategic partnership that will position Iridium as the first-ever provider of two-way global MSS for SkyBitz. Through this partnership, the companies are developing a unique, two-way, [...]
Appareo Systems and Guardian Mobility Team to Provide Real-Time Alerts
Source: Appareo Systems, 28-Feb-10
Appareo Systems, LLC and Guardian Mobility are pleased to announce an agreement to integrate Appareo Systems Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) Equipment with Guardian’s latest satellite flight-following products. This combination will provide aircraft operators with a streamlined system that provides the long-term safety benefits of a complete FDM program along with the immediate feedback of a [...]
Government of Mexico chooses Guardian Mobility
Source: Guardian Mobility, 21-Feb-10
Guardian Mobility announced today that it will be supplying the Mexican Government with 65 Guardian 3 aircraft tracking devices, along with Guardian Mapping, in collaboration with its Mexican partner EZC Inc. Guardian will be showing these products at Heli-Expo in booth #3040 from February 21 to the 23 in Houston. The Mexican Government is equipping [...]
SkyTrac to Provide SatCom and Flight Following to Aerospace Consortium FZE
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 16-Feb-10
SkyTrac is pleased to announce that it was selected by Dubai based Aerospace Consortium FZE to supply SatCom/flight following solutions for Aerospace’s fleet of Boeing-747, Ilyushin-76, Antonov-26, Antonov-72, Anotonov-74, MI 8T, MI 8MTV, Kamov 32, and Bell 412. Aerospace Consortium works in aid and emergency relief programs, as well as in quick relief disaster situations [...]
SkyTrac Systems to Exhibit at Heli-Expo 2010
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 12-Feb-10
SkyTrac Systems, the world’s trusted supplier of satcom and flight following systems, is pleased to announce that it will exhibit at Heli-Expo 2010 in Houston Texas February 21-23. Heli Expo is the world’s largest tradeshow dedicated to the international helicopter community. 2009 was a busy year for SkyTrac. It was culminated in the launch of [...]
SkyTrac Systems Announces New Systems Integration Team
Source: SkyTrac, 02-Feb-10
SkyTrac recognizes that moving various onboard data to multiple locations for multiple purposes without additional onboard hardware is the future of the aviation industry. To help facilitate this SkyTrac, the world’s trusted flight following and SatCom provider, is pleased to announce that it has named Malachi Nordine to head its Systems Integration Team. Kathleen Wallace, [...]
WSI Hubcast Alerting Adds Flight Tracking
Source: WSI, 01-Feb-10
WSI Corporation, the most trusted weather decision support provider in the aviation industry, today announced the addition of an optional Class 2 Aircraft Situational Display (ASD) Service Plan to its Hubcast Alerting web service. WSI Hubcast Alerting, which already provides lightning strike alerts and comprehensive forecasts of impending weather events, will now also offer a [...]
Spidertracks approved to track Australian aerial firefighters
Source: Spidertracks, 27-Jan-10
Tracking-based safety systems provider spidertracks today announced that it meets the criteria to provide tracking services for aerial firefighting operations in Australia. The New Zealand-based company is already providing tracking services for many firefighting operators across Australia and will continue to do so under the Australian National Aerial Firefighting Centre’s (NAFC) initiative to standardise tracking [...]
EMS Technologies forms new Aviation business unit
Source: EMS Technologies, 26-Jan-10
Building on the strategy that has made it a leading aero-connectivity company, EMS Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ELMG) announced today the formation of a new business unit, EMS Aviation. EMS Aviation will include the Company’s EMS SATCOM division, the market leader in Inmarsat SwiftBroadband systems, and the recently-acquired EMS Formation, and EMS Sky Connect, providers of [...]
Peru’s Pluspetrol equips fleet with Blue Sky Network’s Portable GPS Tracking Transceivers
Source: Blue Sky Network, 22-Jan-10
Blue Sky Network, a leading global provider of GPS tracking and communication solutions for land, sea, and aviation assets, announced today that the largest oil and gas producer in Peru, Pluspetrol, is utilizing Blue Sky Network’s GPS-based aviation tracking devices to follow and stay in contact with its contracted helicopter fleets. The portability and easy [...]
Latitude Technologies and SEI Industries Sign Teaming Agreement
Source: Latitude, 19-Jan-10
Latitude Technologies Corporation of Victoria B.C. is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive supply agreement with SEI Industries Ltd. of Delta, B.C. The agreement covers the integration of real-time sensor gathering, satellite relay and information display technologies for the entire Bambi Bucket® product line. It is planned that joint sales channels will be [...]
Carolinas Medical Center Selects EMS Sky Connect to Outfit Air Ambulance Fleet
Source: EMS Technologies, 15-Jan-10
Carolinas Medical Center (CMC), one of the Southeast’s leading healthcare systems, has selected the EMS Sky Connect FLEET™ Satcom system to provide voice and tracking for each of its aircraft ambulances. The MedCenter Air program, based in Charlotte, N.C., operates the air ambulances, which support local, regional, and international health care entities. “We wanted a [...]
SkyTrac to Exhibit at Air Transport Association Canada Annual Conference and Trade Show
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 15-Nov-09
SkyTrac Systems will exhibit at the Air Transport Association Canada (ATAC) Annual Convention and Trade Show in Quebec City, Quebec from Nov 15-17, 2009
SkyTrac Systems Obtains STC for Eurocopter EC145 and Bell 204/205/210/214
Source: SkyTrac Systems, 30-Oct-09
SkyTrac Systems is pleased to announce that it has obtained a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of its automated flight following and satellite communications equipment on the following airframe types: Eurocopter EC 145, Bell 204/205, Bell 210 and Bell 214.
SkyTrac Shows Solutions At AMTC 2009
Source: SatNews, 28-Oct-09
SkyTrac Systems will be exhibiting at the Air Medical Transport Conference in San Jose, California, from October 26-28. The AMTC is an internationally recognized, annual educational meeting and trade show dedicated to improving the quality of patient care transport services.
Philips Search and Rescue Trust choses Spidertracks flight following system
Source: Spidertracks, 13-Oct-09
The Philips Search and Rescue Trust has chosen Palmerston North-based aircraft tracking system spidertracks as its flight following provider. The Trust operates and manages the rescue helicopter bases in Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Taupo and Palmerston North, as well as a fixed-wing air ambulance based in Hamilton and Taupo.
Rotorcraft Support Inc. Joins Latitude Technologies’ Dealer Network
Source: Latitude Technologies, 25-Sep-09
Latitude Technologies announced today the addition of Rotorcraft Support (RSI) to its network of qualified aeronautical dealers and installers. RSI which is based in Southern California will become a sales and installation facility for the Latitude family of products.
Iraqi Air Force Expands Deployment of Guardian Mobility Tracking Services
Source: Guardian Mobility, 22-Sep-09
At Helitech today, in booth FTE 1717, Guardian Mobility announced the Iraqi Air Force has expanded its deployment of Guardian aircraft tracking solutions for its air fleet. It added an additional 60 aircraft, for a total of more than 125 aircraft – both fixed wing and helicopters
Blue Sky Network Intros Pocket-Sized Flight Tracker for Helicopters
Source: Helitech, 22-Sep-09
At the Helitech 2009 exhibition opening today, Blue Sky Network introduced the D410A flight tracking and two-way messaging transceiver into its product line-up
Latitude Technologies to exhibit at Helitech
Source: Latitude Technologies, 22-Sep-09
On display will be a full range of satcom products and services offered by Latitude including the SkyNode S100 and S200 products as well as the new Latitude/Technisonic S200-SG11 Satellite Gateway.
