Partners Will Enhance Space-Based Aircraft Surveillance

GomSpace A/S has entered a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ('MoU') with Airbus Defense and Space.

At the Paris Airshow Airbus Defense and Space recently announced their intent to create the 'Airbus Surveillance Digital Eco-System' fusing space and ground data to provide global, near real time, data to track every aircraft, anywhere, anytime. Under the MoU Airbus and GomSpace will explore and initiate activities to allow GomSpace's unique experience and technology with nanosatellite based flight tracking to be utilised to contribute to the new Airbus Eco-System.  

GomSpace is a pioneer in space-based aircraft tracking with the first successful demonstration performed in 2013 and currently has an active portfolio of R&D projects and projects with its customers advancing this capability.

"Digitalization of flight operations globally will significantly add value to the aviation industry and improve security and convenience for passengers. We are happy to contribute to this digital transformation working with Airbus," said Niels Buus, CEO, GomSpace Group.

The cooperation will build on already completed and ongoing activities between the partners, e.g. the successful joint live Atlantic flight tracking demonstration of the GOMX-3 mission in 2016.

"Airbus' ambition is to enable a consistent global real-time visibility of every aircraft anywhere around the globe therefore GomSpace with its  technical capabilities and its intended space-based flight tracking services is a natural partner for us in creating our new global Surveillance Digital Eco-System," said Evert Dudok, Head of Programme Line 'Communications, Intelligence and Security' at Airbus Defense and Space.

(Source: GomSpace news release)

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