8 January 2013
Blue Sky Network, and its reseller partner, S4A (Solutions For
Aviation), announced the issuance of a Supplemental Type Certificate
(STC) for Blue Sky Network’s voice system on C-212-200 Airbus Military
aircraft. The certification was supplied by the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), and specifically certifies deployment of Blue Sky
Network’s value-added aviation satellite phone system, the Kit 2
Blue Sky Network's aviation products are based on voice communication and
tracking solutions over the Iridium® satellite network. The Kit 2
provides a FAA certified integrated single channel antenna and cable that
can be connected with either the Iridium 9555 or Iridium Extreme®
satellite phone, both of which can be plugged into the antenna outlet for
use in the aircraft. The Iridium 9555 offers a voice, two-way SMS, and short
email communication solution for users. The Iridium Extreme is specifically
engineered to withstand the toughest environments and enables voice
communication as well as GPS tracking services via Blue Sky Network’s New
SkyRouter. Through the Iridium satellite network, Blue Sky Network provides
pole-to-pole voice communication on Airbus Military C-212-200 aircraft.
“Receiving this STC from EASA reaffirms our reasoning for partnering with
Blue Sky Network,” said Francisco Guerrero, S4A CEO. “Their fleet management
solutions have proven to be reliable and offer advanced global voice and
data communication to our customers. We are pleased with this partnership
and excited to offer Blue Sky Network’s certified products on C-212-200
Airbus Military aircraft.”
“We have made significant progress in Europe thanks to our great
partnership with S4A. With this STC, we further strengthen our position in
being the leader in communication solutions worldwide,” said Jon Gilbert,
CEO and founder of Blue Sky Network. “We look forward to the opportunity
that lies ahead for Blue Sky Network’s certified solutions to be installed
on C-212-200 Airbus Military aircraft across the globe.”
