Aspire 300 and Aspire 350 Satellite Communications Systems
Overview
The Aspire suite of satellite communication offerings provides in-flight connectivity for business aviation, airlines and helicopters - anywhere in the world. Leveraging the Iridium satellite constellation, Aspire 300 and Aspire 350 bring greater reliability, cost savings and efficiency from pole-to-pole.Aspire 300: ICAO Approved Cockpit ConnectivityHoneywell's Aspire 300 Satellite Communications System is a fully qualified Iridium satellite communications system that delivers International Civil Aviation Association (ICAO) approved cockpit voice and safety services to improve overall safety of operations.The Aspire 300 system meets the requirements for SATCOM safety services voice operation and can be used in lieu of HF radio. The system includes a low-profile Iridium antenna providing continuous coverage from 1610 MHz to 1626.5 MHz that is qualified for both high speed military or commercial aircraft. Also included are a satellite data unit (SDU) and the SDU configuration model (SCM).Aspire 300 provides one data channel and up to two voice channels for cockpit.Aspire 350 Satellite Communications SystemHoneywell’s next generation Aspire 350 is the perfect satellite communications system for both the cockpit and cabin. Pilots can stay connected anywhere they fly with voice and data capabilities, including secure cockpit safety services. Secure safety services are partitioned off, so passengers can also use the Aspire 350 satcom to make calls, text, send and receive emails, and surf the internet anywhere on the planet.
- Full FANS Over Iridium (FOI) network
- Affordable, faster and more reliable high-speed aircraft connectivity with global coverage extending to the polar regions.
- Smaller, lightweight footprint reduces overall weight of aircraft, ultimately decreasing fuel costs.
- Aspire 350 uses the upgraded Iridium NEXT satellite network to access all the features of the Iridium Certus services.
- By using Iridium Certus services, operators can reduce costs by up to 30% compared with legacy satellite communications services.
- Aspire 350 also supports global Future Air Navigation System (FANS) datalink that enables pilots to take advantage of preferred routing worldwide.
Specifications
Key Differentiators
Features & Benefits
- Affordable, faster and more reliable high-speed aircraft connectivity with global coverage extending to the polar regions
- Cockpit safety services, such as Future Air Navigation Systems, Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System, and air traffic control secure voice capability
- Full FANS Over Iridium (FOI) network
- Immediate connection to legacy Iridium safety services using dual element antenna, without having to wait for certification of Certus safety services
- Smaller, lightweight footprint reduces overall weight of aircraft, ultimately decreasing fuel costs
Dimensions
Weight
- DUAL ELEMENT IRIDIUM ANTENNA - 0.468 Kg / 1.03 lbs
- HGA - 2.27 Kg / 5 lbs max
- SCM - 0.226 Kg / 0.5 lbs max
- SDU - 3.64 Kg / 8.0 lbs max
Dimensions
- DUAL ELEMENT IRIDIUM ANTENNA - 199.4 x 76.2 x 20.8 mm; 7.85 x 3.00 x 0.82 in
- HGA - 226.6 x 105.2 x 49.5 mm; 8.92 x 4.14 x 1.95 in
- SCM - 114.3 x 101.6 x 25.4 mm; 4.5 x 4.0 x 1.0 in
- SDU - 318 x 57.15 x 194.06 mm; 12.52 x 2.25 x 7.64 in
Performance Data
Components
- Dual element Iridium antenna (not required after Certus is safety certified)
- High Gain Antenna(HGA) for Certus 350 and Certus 700 services
- Satcom Configuration Module (SCM)
- Satellite Data Unit (SDU)
Compatible Platform
- Airlines
- Business aviation
- Helicopters
