Astronics AeroSat Receives EASA Certification of FliteStream® SATCOM Connectivity and AeroShield™ Radome Systems
February 05 2019 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
F-310 SATCOM Connectivity Antenna and ARINC 791
Style Radome Solutions Certified on All Airbus A320 Aircraft
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 European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) certification of its next generation SATCOM
connectivity system. The components certified include Astronics’
FliteStream®F-310 SATCOM connectivity antenna and its new
ARINC 791 style AeroShield™ radome and adapter plate solution.
Further data is available in EASA Supplemental Type Certification
(STC) 10068156.
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Astronics AeroSat FliteStream SATCOM
connectivity & AeroShield radome systems are now certified and
available for all models of the Airbus A320. (Photo: Business
Wire)
Astronics AeroSat adds this latest certification to its
worldwide list of inflight connectivity (IFC) certifications
including the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Civil
Aviation Administration of China.
According to Matthew Harrah, President of Astronics AeroSat, “We
are excited to announce the completion of our EASA STC covering the
AeroShield low-drag radome and FliteStream F-Series systems on
Airbus A320 series aircraft, which include the A318, A319, A320,
and A321 models. This additional certification enables Astronics to
offer our global customer base another total wireless connectivity
hardware solution that includes installation plus all structural,
antenna and radome system components. By completing both the Boeing
737NG and A320 STCs, we are now able to offer airlines across the
globe a full connectivity solution for the primary aircraft types
serving regional and international routes.”
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 compatible with next generation
Ku-band high throughput satellites (HTS), providing 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 (Line-Replaceable
Unit) 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-mounted 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.
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