For a system like Aireon’s, resilience is fundamental. Delivering continuous, real-time surveillance data to customers around the world requires more than redundancy on paper – it requires the ability to transition seamlessly when it matters. This is exactly what Aireon set out to achieve with its “Hot-Hot” architecture. The concept is simple: instead of relying on a … Read more
Space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) has revolutionized Air Traffic Control (ATC) by providing real-time, global surveillance coverage, removing the reliance on ground-based radars. But before Aireon pioneered the concept of space-based ADS-B, many current Aireon employees were on the front lines of Air Traffic Control, gaining first-hand operational experience that would later help shape Aireon’s … Read more
April 4 marks an important day for Aireon, as it commemorates Aireon’s Operational Service Anniversary. In its 7 years in service, Aireon has revolutionized the aviation industry – going from a small start-up to a highly recognized and widely respected industry leader. “We started with an idea and a couple of PowerPoint slides, and we created a fully functional company that provides a safety-of-life service, globally,” said Don Thoma, Aireon Chief … Read more
The 2026 Winter Olympics have captured the world’s attention over the past several weeks. Athletes and spectators have traveled from across the globe to celebrate sport at its highest level. With events spread across Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Northern Italy has come alive with competition, culture, and excited fans from around the world. The Olympics truly bring the world together, and the data proves it. Using … Read more
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) and Aireon LLC today announced a strategic collaboration to deploy Aireon’s space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) data for air traffic surveillance across the oceanic sector of the Kuala Lumpur Flight Information Region (FIR). This initiative marks a major milestone in strengthening Malaysia’s air traffic management capabilities and enhancing … Read more
The West African island nation of Cabo Verde is now operational with Aireon’s space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data for air traffic surveillance in the oceanic portion of its Sal oceanic flight information region (FIR), bringing unprecedented safety and operational efficiency for the airspace. ASA, Cabo Verde air navigation service provider, joins its air navigation … Read more
A new report out of the U.K. has confirmed what dozens of ANSPs around the world have already discovered – space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) has significant operational, safety and environmental benefits for the aviation industry. A report conducted by Steer – a global consultancy with expertise in aviation and cost-benefit analysis – and commissioned … Read more
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is harnessing advanced space-based surveillance data from Aireon as part of an innovative initiative to enhance airspace safety and risk assessment across Australia. The Australian Digital Airspace Characterisation (ADAC) project, led by QUT and funded under the Federal Government’s Emerging Aviation Technology Partnership (EATP) program, is developing a first-of-its-kind digital … Read more
Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) marked a major step forward in aviation safety, signing a contract to deploy Aireon’s space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data for air traffic surveillance. The contract covers space-based ADS-B data services for the entire Piarco Flight Information Region (FIR), a 2.5 million square kilometer area in the Eastern … Read more
Aireon, the global leader of space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) data products and services, and Ursa Space Systems, a leading provider of space-based insights, today announced a collaboration to integrate Aireon’s real-time aircraft tracking data into Ursa Space’s geospatial platform. This integration will expand Ursa Space’s analytic offerings with a global layer of aviation activity, … Read more
Isavia ANS, Iceland’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), reached a significant milestone in its deployment of space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data from Aireon, with the operational use of data down to ground level. This milestone, put in operation April 10th, is the fourth and final implementation step in a process that kicked off in … Read more
Aireon to advancing plans for a satellite constellation to bring enhanced capabilities to the aviation industry LISBON, PORTUGAL – 13 May 2025 – Aireon is launching Phase 2 of its work to bring space-based VHF communications to the aviation marketplace – launching development plans for a new equatorial satellite constellation. Aireon is advancing plans to … Read more
