Aireon system goes live – trial operations begin over the North Atlantic marking new chapter in aviation history
For the first time, air traffic controllers now have real-time data on the position of planes anywhere in the world, including previously un-surveilled airspace. Effective today (2 April), Aireon, the first ever real-time, global air traffic surveillance system, is fully operational and in trial use over the North Atlantic. This announcement marks a historic milestone for the aviation industry— ushering in a new era of safety and efficiency that will …
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