Iridium, Nav Canada Team Up In Aircraft Tracking
Posted on June 19, 2012 at 10:23 AM EDT
Satellite operator Iridium Communications (IRDM) said it plans to form a joint venture called Aireon with Nav Canada to provide global monitoring of aircraft. Aireon aims to provide service to air traffic management agencies and commercial airlines, said McLean, Va.-based Iridium. Aireon will track aircraft in regions currently without coverage from radar-based surveillance systems, the company said. Aireon will enable airlines to send planes over