What is Turbulence? Most people who fly have experienced turbulence: a sudden bump, a drop, or a side-to-side motion. For passengers and crew, turbulence is often described in practical terms: light chop, moderate turbulence, severe turbulence, or simply “rough air.” While those descriptions are useful, they are also subjective. The same turbulent air can feel different depending … Read more
AireonINSIGHTS Turbulence is a global, real-time monitoring service of turbulence events around the world. By combining Aireon’s space-based ADS-B data with the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) turbulence algorithm, the world’s global fleet of ADS-B equipped aircraft become a distributed network of turbulence sensors — providing consistent visibility into where turbulence occurs and how … Read more
Contrails.org, a project at Breakthrough Energy, and its team of climate leaders and researchers, will use Aireon’s global automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) to bring new insights to aviation’s impact on the environment through contrails research. Condensation trails (contrails) are created when soot and water vapor are emitted from an aircraft’s jet engines in a cold … Read more
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has signed an agreement with Aireon, the world’s leading provider of space-based aviation data products and services, for its Safety Dashboard analytics platform and AireonVECTOR Monitor GPS interference toolkit. AireonVECTOR, which was launched earlier this year, leverages Aireon’s global, real-time, space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data to pinpoint the … Read more
GPS interference, particularly spoofing and jamming, has become a significant concern for the aviation industry in recent months, driven by the rise of geopolitical tensions worldwide. Identifying GPS interference hotspots can provide valuable insights for aircraft operators, ANSPs, and other aviation stakeholders. Aireon, a leader in aviation data products and services, is unveiling a new … Read more
By Andy Hoag, Aireon Vice President of Product Development, and Dr. Giuseppe Sirigu, Ph.D., Aireon Manager Modeling & Analysis On Saturday, March 1, 2025, multiple aircraft approaching Reagan National Airport (DCA) experienced alarming Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) Resolution Advisories (RA), indicating a potential risk of mid-air collision. Typically, these TCAS RA alerts are a … Read more
Aireon has revolutionized the air traffic navigation and surveillance market with the introduction of space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B). But the innovation doesn’t stop there. Aireon is investing in and developing the next-generation of data products and services for the global aviation industry. Download our brochure to learn more.
A rejected takeoff occurs when an aircraft begins its takeoff roll but must abort the attempt. There are many reasons for a rejected takeoff occurrence including mechanical problems, objects obstructing the runway, and more. These situations demand precise decision-making, especially when other aircraft are present or speeds approach Rotational Velocity. The Aireon Safety Dashboard supports … Read more
ADS-B revolutionized the air traffic surveillance industry, replacing some outdated and unreliable technologies — but not all ADS-B technologies and systems are created equal.
The National Security Community relies on surveillance and intelligence sources that can be trusted, accessed in real time, and analyzed to deliver critical insights and improve decision making. Aireon controls all methods and means of its space-based surveillance, encrypting data from collection to distribution, to ensure its validity. Aireon’s Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) service delivers … Read more
Utilizing Aireon’s space-based ADS-B data, Aireon Locate provides airspace stakeholders with a centralized portal to locate their assets globally. This includes challenging areas such as the polar regions, oceans, and remote locations — a crucial capability for search and rescue operations. As an integral component of Aireon’s suite of industry-leading safety and air traffic management … Read more
Leveraging Aireon’s reliable and expansive space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data, the Aireon Safety Dashboard provides customers with powerful insights.
