What Happened
Satellite-Based System Promises Rapid Adoption And Efficiency Gains
The promoters of the Iris space-based air traffic control data link system have begun marketing the service, aiming for rapid adoption and gearing up to meet upcoming performance requirements. Congestion in communications ranks high among the inefficiencies in air traffic control, and Iris promises to address this issue. According to Aviation Week, the system’s promoters are confident about its potential to improve air traffic management and safety. The Iris system is a satellite-based high-speed data communications system designed to enhance air traffic control capabilities.