Iridium Certus AvSafety


Our next-generation aviation safety solution, Iridium Certus® AvSafety delivers critical aircraft information in real-time to pilots and Air Traffic Control (ATC). Slated to launch in 2026, Iridium Certus AvSafety can be retrofitted for a variety of cockpits, elevating safety standards across the world's aviation market.

Our Advantages for Safety Services

Unmatched Coverage

No other network matches our polar-orbiting, crosslinked satellites that blanket the entire planet with coverage.

Real-Time Delivery

Our low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation's proximity to the skies transmits information more efficiently when compared to other satellite services.

Weather Resilience

Our L-band spectrum delivers connectivity even in the worst weather conditions.

 

Connecting the Cockpit to Air Traffic Control

Safety Services, Now over Iridium Certus

FANS (Future Air Navigation System)

Enables safety-certified data link communications, ADS-C and CPDLC, so pilots and air traffic controllers can optimize flight routing over oceanic, remote, and polar airspace.

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract (ADS-C)

Enables automatic, data-linked aircraft position reporting through Iridium's global network, enhancing flight tracking, routing efficiency, and safety anywhere in the world.

Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC)

Fly safer skies with our Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), supporting reliable, data-linked communication between pilots and air traffic control over our global satellite network.

Air Traffic Service (ATS) Safety Voice

Provides certified, secure satellite voice communications for Air Traffic Services and airline operations, supporting global safety and compliance requirements.

On-Wing Security Key Generation

Enhance the security of aircraft communications through encryption generation directly in the cockpit, protecting against data integrity and unauthorized transmission access.

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Connecting Pilots to Air Traffic Controllers - Iridium Certus core technology operates at the foundation. Speed classes are built to scale, meeting size, weight, and power requirements for integrating the next-generation safety solution into cockpits.

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