SKYTRAC has acquired an exclusive, perpetual license to manufacture, sell and support Honeywell’s Sky Connect avionics line, taking control of the LEO satcom terminals used on helicopters. The move preserves continuity of supply and enables autonomous tracking, two‑way messaging and telephony tailored to firefighting and emergency missions.
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SKYTRAC now controls production and aftermarket support for Sky Connect terminals, preserving supply and in‑service support for helicopters that rely on LEO satcom for mission‑critical voice and data.
The licence transfers manufacturing and service responsibility within the satcom ecosystem amid a broader industry push to deepen in‑house aerospace satcom integration and manufacturing capacity, as seen in recent moves to bolster satcom and aerospace manufacturing capabilities (see Hughes' acquisition to expand satcom manufacturing and supplier partnerships: https://hype.aero/?story=858b2e25-091b-406e-98f5-fc53afe26bec and Honeywell channel partnerships expanding aftermarket reach: https://hype.aero/?story=6c4497b8-e535-481e-baa5-bc998530b28b).
With SKYTRAC preparing to supply and support helicopter LEO terminals, expect accelerated retrofit and STC activity similar to recent certified retrofit pathways for in‑flight satcom systems (examples of recent STC and retrofit approvals: https://hype.aero/?story=e652a606-3781-4d6a-8f99-897423c5622a and https://hype.aero/?story=3b622ec5-8eb3-46a0-a362-71d8f7924e68).
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