Certified Satellite Tracking Unit and EFB Combination Announced

15 June 2009

New Zealand based tracking service provider TracPlus Global and Texas based avionics distributor DAC International have announced the successful FAA certification of a new satellite tracking and data modem that operates seamlessly with DAC International's Gen-X Electronic Flight Bag (EFB).

Certification means the new device can be used by commercial airlines to easily track and communicate with aircraft operating outside radar or radio coverage, such as during long haul flights over water.

Chris Hinch, founder of TracPlus Global said, "The tragedy of Air France Flight 447 has highlighted precisely the need for certified, low cost satellite tracking systems like this. While we applaud FAA initiatives like NextGen, we note the program is targeting only North American coverage by 2013, and will cost many billions of dollars. Our solution is global, proven, FAA certified, operating now and can be deployed at a fraction of that cost."

Installed on an aircraft by itself, the tracking unit transmits regular position and status reports as often as every 20 seconds, providing an immediate and accurate record of the aircraft's flight-path to searchers in the event of an incident or accident.

 

For more information, please contact:

Stuart Campbell
TracPlus Global Ltd
T +64 3 477 8656
M +64 212 432 2498
E stuart.campbell@tracplus.com