McLean, Virginia-based Aireon passed a never-before-achieved milestone last week when the company’s satellite-based ADS-B receiver system was certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) as an official Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). That means Aireon can now provide Air Traffic Management (ATM)/Air Navigation Service (ANS) surveillance services to support the separation of aircraft. The certification represents three long years of collaboration between Aireon and EASA.
EASA Certifies Aireon as First-Of-Its-Kind Surveillance System
Key Takeaways:
- Aireon achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first satellite-based ADS-B receiver system certified by EASA as an Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP).
- This certification allows Aireon to provide Air Traffic Management (ATM)/Air Navigation Service (ANS) surveillance services globally to support aircraft separation.
- The achievement is the result of three years of collaboration and rigorous audits by EASA, ensuring compliance with EU regulations.
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