Aireon

Aireon provides space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) services to the global aviation industry. The company operates a constellation of receivers hosted on satellites to monitor aircraft positions in real-time, specifically addressing gaps in traditional ground-based radar, such as oceanic, polar, and remote terrestrial regions. By providing high-frequency position updates, the organisation enables air traffic controllers to reduce separation standards and improve flight efficiency. The company's primary technical infrastructure is integrated into the Iridium NEXT satellite constellation, operated by Iridium Communications. Its data services are utilised by various Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), including NATS in the United Kingdom, Nav Canada, and the Irish Aviation Authority. The system is compatible with standard 1090 MHz extended squitter ADS-B transponders found on most modern commercial and business aircraft. Prospective partners should verify the specific integration requirements for their local Air Traffic Management (ATM) automation systems and the regulatory approvals held for using space-based data in their specific flight information regions. It is also necessary to confirm the service level agreements regarding data latency and system redundancy for safety-critical operations.