Thales Introduces FlytLINK Global Connectivity Platform
System will operate with current Iridium network, then transfer to Next satellite network in 2018.

Thales has chosen NBAA 2016 to unveil global connectivity platform FlytLink, built around the Iridium Next satellite network that is expected to come online next year. FlytLink availability will follow shortly thereafter.

According to Thales Link managing director Adam Marks, “Thales has a long-standing relationship with Iridium, and our sister company builds those satellites. FlytLink will be one of the major verticals in the program, part of a larger company strategy that also includes land/mobile and maritime elements.”