Chicago Jet Group has selected the SkyNode S200-012 by Latitude Technologies as the principle long range communication system in its Universal Avionics InSight flight deck upgrade and respective STC onboard the Dassault Falcon 900B.

As part of the InSight upgrade, the S200 enables air traffic services utilising direct pilot to controller satvoice via Iridium, providing globally available connectivity.

“The Latitude Technologies brand offers high quality, high reliability avionics for the business aviation segment,” comments Mike Mitera, CEO, Chicago Jet Group. “Our clients and partners trust us to provide them with sound advice and quality components so they can continue to operate their aircraft and both the DL150 and SkyNode S200 have been included in our latest STC programmes for this reason.”

The S200 features multiple voice communication interface options including a Dual ARINC 739A MCDU interface, or a single RS-232 cockpit display unit. Designed to ICAO SVGM and AC20-150B, the S200 supports AES-256 encrypted communications and Iridium voice calling to air traffic services and maintenance operations/aircraft dispatch.