Astronics AeroSat Receives China IFC Certification
September 19 2018 - 6:30AM
Business Wire
FliteStream® SATCOM
connectivity and AeroShield™ radome solutions certified on Boeing
B737NG aircraft in China
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO), a leading provider of
advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense and
semiconductor industries, announced that its wholly owned
subsidiary, Astronics AeroSat, recently received the Civil Aviation
Administration of China (CAAC) Validation of Supplemental Type
Certification (VSTC) of its satellite communications (SATCOM)
connectivity system. Specifically, the VSTC validates Astronics
AeroSat’s FliteStream® F-310 connectivity system and its new ARINC
791-style AeroShield™ radome and adapter plate system. Complete
data for this inflight entertainment and connectivity (IFE&C)
solution is available in CAAC VSTC0870.
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Astronics AeroSat FliteStream SATCOM
connectivity & AeroShield radome systems are now certified for
Boeing B737NG in China. (Photo: Business Wire)
According to Matthew Harrah, President of Astronics AeroSat, “We
are excited to announce the completion of our CAAC VSTC covering
our inflight internet connectivity systems on Boeing
737-800/900/900ER aircraft for China installations. This enables
Astronics to offer our Chinese customer base a proven &
reliable IFE&C solution for next-gen Ku-Band high-throughput
satellite (HTS) networks, which includes installation and all
structural, antenna, and radome system components. The customer can
pair the FliteStream IFC with either the Astronics CSC’s Summit™
line of in-cabin IFE equipment for an integrated, scalable,
high-performance solution or with their own IFE equipment supplier
of choice.”
With industry-leading technical performance, Astronics AeroSat’s
FliteStream fuselage-mounted antenna systems are ready to improve
the Chinese airline passenger connectivity experience.
“This CAAC VSTC, along with the in-process European EASA STC,
and the near term A320-family STC, will provide global
opportunities for airline operators and passengers to experience
the benefits of our FliteStream & AeroShield connectivity
solutions,” Harrah continued.
About the FliteStream F-310 Satellite Connectivity
System
Astronics AeroSat's FliteStream solutions are the only products
available with patented lens-horn technology, which creates the
most efficient, reliable and highest-performing SATCOM antenna
system available. The FliteStream F-310 integrates next-generation
satellite modem technology and is the only system in production
today that is compatible with next generation Ku-band high
throughput satellites and iDirect Velocity networks, which provides
maximum internet and data speeds in a single antenna.
Key features include:
- Seamless connectivity for passengers to
browse the internet, send and receive emails, make calls using
Voice-Over-IP (VoIP), access virtual private network (VPN)
services, conduct video conferences, and enjoy favorite work or
entertainment applications
- Most efficient Ku-band SATCOM antenna
system, critical for maintaining low angle satellite coverage while
flying at higher latitudes, where most flights occur
- A three-piece LRU system: antenna,
antenna controller & modem, and high power transceiver
- Compliance with RTCA DO-160 and RTCA
DO-178
About the AeroShield ARINC 791-Style Radome & Adapter
Plate System
Astronics AeroSat's AeroShield radome and adapter plate solution
is the only next-generation ARINC 791-style solution that provides
optimal Ku-band performance combined with the lowest drag design,
while meeting all FAA & EASA bird strike safety
requirements.
Key features include:
- Aerodynamic shape to reduce drag and
increase fuel savings
- FAA & EASA bird strike compliance
for large radome installations, to reduce certification time and
cost
- Sealing robustness against fluid
intrusion from water, ice, deicing fluids and other environmental
conditions
- Advanced aluminum adapter plate design
to minimize total IFC system weight
- Connectivity systems commonality &
interchangeability across entire fleets
Astronics AeroSat keeps people connected no matter where they
fly. For over a decade, Astronics AeroSat has provided fuselage-
and tail-mounted SATCOM solutions for general aviation, business
aviation, commercial transport, VVIP, and military aircraft around
the world. Learn more at Astronics.com.
ABOUT ASTRONICS CORPORATION
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO) serves the world’s
aerospace, defense and semiconductor industries with proven,
innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with
customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting,
structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex
challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative,
customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today,
global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches,
completion centers and Fortune 500 manufacturing organizations rely
on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit
Astronics.com.
Note to editors: The Astronics FliteStream F-Series antenna
and radome system will be on display at APEX, in Boston, September
24-27, in the Astronics booth, #343. Please contact
press@astronics.com to set up a media briefing.
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