Avionics News December 2016 - 67

Satcom Direct

TrueNorth Avionics

SATCOM DIRECT agreed to acquire TrueNorth Avionics based in Ottawa,
Canada. With the purchase of TrueNorth, SD significantly expands its ability
to provide advanced communications systems for business aviation aircraft,
according to SD.
Founded in 2006, TrueNorth Avionics designs, develops and manufactures
satellite communications solutions for business jets and avionics OEMs. Its
latest innovation, the Optelity family of cabin communications systems, delivers high-fidelity voice, fax, and Wi-Fi solutions that enable intuitive connectivity for mobile devices.
"The acquisition of TrueNorth will broaden our avionics product portfolio
and enable us to accelerate our efforts to bring fully integrated communications solutions to our customers," said JIM JENSEN, founder and CEO of
SD. "The ingenuity behind the SD Router and our SD Pro flight operations
platform combined with TrueNorth's highly advanced avionics will give aircraft operators an unrivaled ability to manage their aircraft communications
systems, while giving passengers a user experience which exceeds their
expectations."
According to SD, TrueNorth will become a business unit within the SD
family of companies focused on advanced avionics development.
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year.
For more information, visit satcomdirect.com. q

TRUENORTH AVIONICS announced
that its Optelity Cabin Gateway was
approved by SmartSky Networks for use on
the upcoming SmartSky 4G air-to-ground
network. According to the company, this will
enable fast, unlimited streaming of content
such as HD movies to multiple devices on
the largest business jets.
"Achieving the FCC's authorization
for this network is an essential advance
in the world of cabin communications
systems and we congratulate SmartSky
on this milestone," said MARK VAN
BERKEL, TrueNorth CEO. "We'd also
like to congratulate the hardware suppliers and MRO partners who are working
on STCs for the forthcoming launch.
We're excited to see the success of this
new in-flight connectivity solution."
In addition, TrueNorth presented BILL
ARSENAULT of Mid-Canada Mod Center
with a lifetime achievement award during
the NBAA Convention in Orlando.
For more information, visit
truenorth.aero. q

Becker Avionics
BECKER AVIONICS announced the debut of the new BXT6513 remote transponder (dual antenna) with ADS-B Out. This transponder, which is designed for
both fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft applications, meets the FAA TSO.
According to the company, the lightweight and versatile unit can be controlled through dedicated control units, integrated Radio Tuning units, FMS,
and EFIS glass cockpit displays. Also included are exclusive features specifically designed for special mission aviation, such as airborne law enforcement and ISR profiles.
For business aircraft, the BXT6513 features flexible integration with current digital avionics packages or retrofit for legacy cockpits with TCAS I and
will soon be certified for TCAS II.
For more information, visit beckerusa.com. q

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