aerosat


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aerosat

(ˈɛərəʊˌsæt)
n
a communications satellite used in air-traffic control and maritime navigation
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Astronics AeroSat adds this latest certification to its worldwide list of inflight connectivity (IFC) certifications including the U.S.
Astronics AeroSat has received an FAA Supplemental Type (STC) and Parts Manufacturer Approval for installation onto a Gulfstream GIV-SP business aircraft.
Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a 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, the company said.
Astronics AeroSat has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for installation onto a Gulfstream GIV-SP business aircraft.
With industry-leading technical performance across the globe, including the most highly traveled routes between Asia, the Americas and Europe, Astronics AeroSat's proven fuselage-mounted antenna systems are ready to improve the passenger connectivity experience.
Aerosat Aerosat plans to make its Ku-band antenna system upgradeable to support Ka-band satellite-based in-flight connectivity, as industry interest grows for cost-efficient Ka-band solutions.
Astronics Corporation's wholly owned subsidiary, Astronics AeroSat, has introduced its next generation FliteStream T- 310 SATCOM connectivity solution for business aircraft.
The new Astronics CSC group will complement the connectivity and data solutions from other Astronics subsidiaries, including Astronics AeroSat, manufacturer of SATCOM antennas, and Astronics Ballard Technology, manufacturer of cockpit connectivity components.
Astronics, a New York state-based aerospace and defense firm, has acquired Amherst, N.H.-based AeroSat Corp., which manufactures antenna systems used to bring satellite and ground-based communications into an airplane.