Blue Sky Network… SkyRouter Routes Constant Heli Arctic Fleet Connectivity

[SatNews] …advanced tracking technologies and pole-to-pole connectivity with assets across the globe—features not attainable through other satellite networks. 

Blue Sky Network, a global provider of satellite tracking and communication solutions for aviation, land and marine, announced today that its fleet management portal, New SkyRouter, has been selected by Air Greenland, a helicopter and fixed wing operator in the Arctic. New SkyRouter is a cloud-based solution that enables constant connectivity with mobile assets dispersed in remote locations. Combined with Blue Sky Network’s Iridium Satellite-based products, New SkyRouter provides Air Greenland constant connectivity and coverage in the northern-most latitudes.

Air Greenland’s Charter department specializes in Arctic aviation, mineral exploration, and offshore search and rescue missions. Its aircraft and helicopters fly in secluded areas where communication is difficult, and sometimes even impossible. With New SkyRouter and Blue Sky Network’s Iridium Satellite based products, Air Greenland fleets will benefit from a reliable communication and fleet management solution that includes advanced tracking technologies and pole-to-pole connectivity with assets across the globe—features not attainable through other satellite networks. Air Greenland has a fleet consisting of; AS 350, Bell 212 and Sikorsky S-61N helicopters as well as Airbus 330-200, DHC7, DHC8 and Beechcraft B200 King Air fixed wings. The network includes Greenland, Denmark, Iceland and Canada. Air Greenland provides both passenger, mail and cargo schedules as well as unscheduled flights within the areas of VIP transport, drill moves, prospecting and more.

“We have over 50 years of experience flying in the harsh Arctic climates and our flights frequently venture into extremely isolated locations where communication is spotty or virtually non-existent,” said Hans Peter Hansen, charter manager at Air Greenland. “Blue Sky Network’s New SkyRouter combined with their variety of product offerings provides us something others simply cannot —constant fleet connectivity. Given our flight routes to some of the most distant northern areas, we need the most reliable solution available; Blue Sky Network and Iridium make that possible.”

Incorporated with the New SkyRouter is Blue Sky Network’s industry-leading D1000 aviation series hardware. The D1000 aviation series provides reports such as GPS position, take-off/landing, altitude, and on/off gate to make it easy for fleet managers to control their aircraft. More importantly, in aviation emergencies the crew can push a quick position (mayday) button on the control head which immediately sends an alert to New SkyRouter, notifying fleet managers. A satellite voice connection can also be achieved when used in combination with Blue Sky’s ACH1000. This complete solution has been known to improve overall safety and increased productivity in day-to-day fleet operations.

“We are excited to have Air Greenland adopt our next-generation fleet management web portal solution and industry leading tracking products,” said Blue Sky Network CEO and founder, Jon Gilbert. “This partnership validates our position as an industry leader in tracking and communication solutions worldwide.”

Blue Sky Network is a leading global provider of voice and data services via the Iridium satellite network. Our aviation, marine and vehicle products for GPS tracking, real time flight tracking and fleet management provide reliable fleet tracking and communication services.  Blue Sky Network recently launched New SkyRouter, a comprehensive cloud-based, fleet management solution for land mobile, aviation, and marine applications. A solution, New SkyRouter is designed to support connectivity with remotely dispersed mobile assets including Blue Sky Network’s advanced Dual-Mode GSM and Iridium tracking and communications services. Founded in 2001, Blue Sky Network is headquartered in La Jolla, California with customers and distributors worldwide.