Honeywell and SwiftbroadbandLast year Honeywell was announced as a partner and reseller for swiftbroadband safety. Today Honeywell announced their new Aspire 400 system for aircraft satellite communications. Here is an excerpt:
The system includes a satellite data unit, a configuration module, a high-power amplifier, and a diplexer/low noise amplifier.
The Aspire 400 provides connectivity to pilots and passengers alike through two independent SwiftBroadband channels and Inmarsat’s I-4 network.
Using Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband–Safety service, pilots have access to a separate, secure data channel for essential safety communications in the cockpit – like text messaging with air traffic control or in-flight tracking – as well as electronic flight bag applications.