Avionics
Honeywell Nears FAA Nod for Aspire 150/350
Honeywell has become a value-added manufacturer of aviation terminals that operate on the Iridium Next network as it nears certification of Aspire 150/350.

Honeywell has become a value-added manufacturer of aviation terminals that operate on the Iridium Next network as it nears fourth-quarter FAA certification of its Aspire 150 and 350 satcom systems. They are also the first aviation satcom solutions to demonstrate connectivity at up to 700 kbps via the Iridium Certus service over the Next network, according to Honeywell.

The new Aspire systems are also more lightweight than previous generations, use small active high-gain antennas, and are simpler to install, Honeywell added. Aspire 150 provides operators with fast and reliable connectivity at lower costs, it said, while the Model 350 provides these same features but adds FANS datalink. They both provide legacy Iridium cockpit safety services and Certus high-speed voice and data connectivity.