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Blue Sky Network's Iridium Certus product certified for aviation
Blue Sky Network has certified its SkyLink 7100 system for the aviation market. GPS tracking, voice, two-way messaging and asset monitoring are delivered via the Iridium satellite network.

Blue Sky Network has certified its SkyLink 7100 aviation solution, a dual-mode system operating via the Iridium Certus 100 service and local GSM/LTE networks. It will provide aviation customers with continuous pole-to-pole coverage.

"Blue Sky Network is proud to be leading the charge in bringing Iridium Certus solutions to the markets we operate including land, sea, air, and IoT (the Internet of Things)," says CEO Tucker Morrison. "This latest certification is for the aviation sector, which is where our company first began. We are extending our offer of connectivity solutions across industries and market sectors for customers around the globe."

SkyLink 7100 offers best-in-class performance for rotorcraft, air transport, defence and the burgeoning unmanned aircraft industry. It will also unlock new capabilities for infrastructure monitoring, cargo delivery, aerial firefighting, emergency medical services, airline information, military and crew communications.

SkyLink 7100 is one of four products in Blue Sky Network's SkyLink suite of solutions powered by Iridium Certus 100.

"Blue Sky Network has fully embraced all that the Iridium Certus 100 service offers. We look forward to providing this powerful service to Blue Sky Network's customers around the planet. Theirs is truly a powerful combination of small size and high performance that will make it easier and more affordable for enterprise-grade voice, remote monitoring and data management, enabled by Iridium's reliable coverage anywhere in the world," adds Iridium EVP, sales and marketing Bryan Hartin.

The SkyLink ecosystem consists of lightweight, small form factor devices and powerful web-based applications that deliver internet connectivity and a suite of IoT/M2M capabilities to and from any place on Earth. The SkyLink Cloud Services platform provides a powerful set of management tools for remote terminal management, diagnostics and health monitoring. In addition, mission-critical information can be captured, disseminated and displayed in a secure online portal. Customisable reports, activity alerts and dashboards work around the clock, ensuring important data is recorded in real time for complete situational awareness.

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