Cabin Interior and Electronics
FAA Certifies Outerlink’s Air IP System for Sikorsky S-76
System provides reliable bandwidth for up to 10 devices simultaneously
Siksorky S-76
Outerlink’s approval for its Air IP Wi-Fi system aboard the Siksorky S-76 follows a similar nod for the Leonardo AW139. © Mariano Rosales/AIN

Outerlink has secured a supplemental type certificate (STC) from the FAA for its Air IP onboard Wi-Fi system on Sikorsky S-76 helicopters, the company announced this week. This approval follows previous certifications for Leonardo AW139 helicopters, further expanding the system's reach within the rotorcraft market.

The Air IP system, equipped with a multicellular data router, provides reliable bandwidth for up to 10 devices simultaneously, even during high-speed flights exceeding 140 mph and at altitudes of several thousand feet. Its patented bonding technology ensures consistent connectivity by dynamically switching between networks and cell towers, even in challenging environments.