Satellite   ATC   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Iridium readies Certus 100 for civil aviation safety satcom retrofits as Iris ATC data link sales accelerate

Iridium is nearing the launch of a Certus 100-powered safety satcom solution aimed at helping airlines retrofit with a lightweight, cost-effective capability. Separately, the Iris satellite-based high-speed data communications system for air traffic control has moved into active service marketing, targeting rapid adoption and alignment with forthcoming performance requirements.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-04-30T14:14:54.613580-07:00
Satellite   Europe   M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Indra Group: Acquisition of Hispasat, Hisdesat swells Q1 results; Europe's Iris2 'is real;' Startical air traffic constellation uncertain

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Indra Group’s acquisition of satellite fleet operator Hispasat and military satellite service provider Hisdesat transformed Indra’s space business in both volume and profitability and prepare an expanded space portfolio, Chief Executive José Vicente de los Mozos said.

2026-04-30T11:31:54.215043-07:00