FAA approves Avionica’s satLINK MAX installation on Boeing 737 aircraft

MIAMI - July 7, 2015 - PRLog -- Avionica announced today the Federal Aviation Administration issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) – number ST04215A T – that grants approval for the installation of Avionica’s satLINK MAX Iridium satcom system on Next Gen Boeing 737-400/-500/-600/-700/-900 and BBJ aircraft. The satLINK MAX is the aviation industry’s first air traffic control voice and data qualified Iridium satellite-based communications product.

“We almost have a basketball team of STCs for satLINK MAX on Boeing aircraft. The most recent certification of the satLINK MAX, this time on the Boeing 737, is a solid indicator of Avionica’s leading position in the satcom industry and represents a safety solution for the largest potential market in Avionica’s history. United Airlines is again our launch customer for the Boeing 737 installations,” said Raul Segredo, president of Avionica.

Avionica, the satellite communications equipment manufacturer known for its multiple safety certifications, has more than 500 customers and 17 STCs issued by the FAA. Typical applications of the satLINK MAX include two flight deck voice channels, one FANS-over-Iridium (FOI) datalink channel and one voice and data capable cabin service channel.

As of February, all aircraft wanting to fly in the optimal blocks of airspace in the North American Organized Tracks System (OTS) have had to comply with the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) mandate for Future Air Navigation System (FANS 1/A). Avionica has earned multiple certification approvals from EASA, Canada and China, and its satLINK MAX already complies with the EASA mandate.

Avionica, which was an exhibitor at the Paris Air Show, provides ground support products, airborne products and flight data management services that are highly regarded for their innovation, safety and affordability. With approximately 20 percent market share in the air transport sector, Avionica created a market for value oriented aerospace data equipment with the Mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR), the industry's first miniature data recording device. Avionica applies advances in technology, business practices and AS9100C manufacturing processes to create products that are twice as capable at half the weight.

About Avionica
Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Miami, Avionica is the world’s leading data collection and data transmission manufacturer, designing and producing innovative, safety-qualified, affordable solutions that are revolutionizing air transportation.  Committed to the highest standards, Avionica has earned 17 Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) from the FAA and multiple certification approvals from Canada, EASA and China and is approved on over 250 different models of aircraft under the FAA’s Approved Model List (AML).  For more information, please visit avionica.com.