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News and Interviews
Posted by admin@satauthin NewsMissing Planes
We all think airliners are tracked with pin-point precision throughout the flight, but that’s not quite the case. On long haul flights over oceans, airliners vanish from radar for a few hours. Pilots radio their position to the airline’s operations team every hour, making this is the only way for airlines to know where their aircraft are. Consider also that airliners fly at speeds of nearly 850km/h. This results in a very large search area in the case of a missing aircraft. But, through ingenious, locally developed technology, missing planes like Malaysian Airlines flight 370 could be a thing of the past.
Producer: Eugene Botha
Presenter: Nhlanhla SehumeView the video clip on the Carte Blanche website here
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International Paris Air Show, Salon Le Bourget 2017
Posted by admin@satauthin NewsSatAuth was invited by Amphenol to display the SatAuth solution at the 52nd International Paris Air Show in June 2017.
The 52nd Air Show was held from 19 to 25 June 2017, with 2,381 exhibitors from 48 countries, showing 140 aircraft.
Inaugurated by French President Emmanuel Macron, it was visited by 290 official delegations from 98 countries and 7 international organizations, 3,450 journalists, 142,000 trade visitors and 180,000 general public visitors.
SatAuth was situated in Hall 2B stand E80. For the SatAuth team this turned out to be one of the best locations as it was situated in the Hall that received the most walk through visitors. We were very well received by the team at Amphenol and made many new business contacts within the aviation community. Airbus and BEA among others were visitors to the SatAuth display. An in-depth discussion was held with Philippe Plantin De Huges from BEA, this resulted in a DNA being discussed to work closely with BEA and to share the results of our upcoming tests with them and Euro Control.
I would like to thank Phil, Stewart and Franko from Amphenol who have supported the SatAuth Solution development.
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SatAuth Testing on SAA
Posted by admin@satauthin About SatAuth, NewsView the full slideshow of SatAuth’s Testing on South African Airways (SAA). Learn how they can help you meet new GADSS requirements!
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Report: Flight Location & Data Recovery Conference
Posted by admin@satauthin NewsINTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE FLIGHT LOCATION & DATA RECOVERY 2017
Hamburg, Germany 9 to 12 May 2017
By Paul Roux
Satellite Authorisation Systems (Pty) Ltd
The recent disappearance of MH370 in March 2014 prompted the identification and documentation of Global Aircraft Tracking Initiatives.
I had the opportunity to attend the flight location and data recovery conference in Germany in May this year. A large contingent of manufactures and OEM’s attended the conference, among them, Boeing, Airbus, Rockwell Collins, Inmarsat , ICAO, BEA, IATA and Thales (to name but a few).
The conference focused mainly on the need for ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) GADSS (Global Aeronautical Distress Safety System) compliance – as far as ADT (Aircraft Distress Tracking) was concerned.
A number of presentations were delivered on the first day, paving the way for open forums and discussions to take place. Of interest were the OEM and leading aviation manufacturers’ presentations and how they are trying to utilize current technologies to stay compliant with the requirements of GADSS and ADT by the ICAO deadlines. (These requirements were voted by the 192 member states, for implementation in new aircraft by Nov 2018 , and retrofitted to current aircraft by Jan 2021.
While all the OEM and manufactures have current systems with normal navigation and current 4D15 requirements (4 dimensions every 15 min ICAO recommendations) none of them could demonstrate a system that would allow the aircrafts continued tracking when power to the flight deck or flight instruments was removed.
This has become the main driver to meeting compliance. The requirements are listed in the EUROCAE ED-237 and speak to the aircraft distress status and what triggers will be used to activate the distress tracking. Most, if not all the players, indicated it would take at least 2 years to meet the requirements of compliance. One of the large manufactures said that the industry would not be ready in time and would like to extend the deadlines (even though they have had 4 years to prepare). The two governing bodies present made very specific reference to the fact that they themselves did not set the recommendations but that the 192 member states voted for them, so this would be near impossible to change.
With all that in mind, SatAuth had the opportunity to briefly demonstrate our system and while not being live at the time, was deemed to be GADSS ATD compliant. The Acting Chief, Operational Safety and Air Navigation Bureau ICAO, Captain Miguel Marin, discussed the multiply dimensions that our system transmits to the ground, and said …
“as far as I can see if the system delivers all these details and is independently powered your system is currently compliant”
SatAuth will be displaying at the International Paris Air Show from the 19 January 2017 to the 25 June 2017 at the Amphenol stand BOOTH E8 HALL 2B.
The SatAuth system is currently being evaluated by SAA on 2 A340 300 aircraft and is expected to form part of SAA planned compliance plan to ICAO.
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Flight Location & Data Recovery Conference
Posted by admin@satauthin NewsMeet your Aircraft tracking requirements
Meet us at the International Conference Flight Location & Data Recovery 2017 in Hamburg, Germany 9-11 May
The conference aims to tackle challenges with aircraft location, data recovery, technologies & standards for safer skies.
Why attend?
- Meet with us and discuss how we at SatAuth can meet your Aircraft tracking requirements and make you GADSS 4D/15 compliant.
- Learn innovative approaches on flight data recovery technology that is required to implement.
- Get an all around approach to latest evolution of the global regulation and the adaptive achievements made recently, undergoing and in the future.
- Understand the challenges for new satellite communications technologies including data security.
- Discover state of the art strategies for assessing transmission of flight data to improve flight data assessment and investigation
- Enhance your knowledge on locating aircraft in distress and recovering flight recorders in order to refine the entire value chain and get insights on potential solutions for aircraft tracking.
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EASA Certification granted for SatAuth
Posted by admin@satauthin NewsThe European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Certification has been granted for the complete SatAuth Server system to be installed on the Airbus A340-300 series
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Africa Aerospace & Defence Show 2016
Posted by admin@satauthin About SatAuthSatAuth was invited by Amphenol to showcase our unique SatAuth Server at their stand at the Africa Aerospace & Defence Show (AAD2016) in September.
The SatAuth custom designed Amphenol connector was a demonstration of how symbiotic relationships can produce products of excellence.
Not only was the unique Amphenol connector designed to meet current SatAuth system requirements, but anticipates the future communication options, which makes the SatAuth server unique to the industry for its flexibility.
The AAD2016 was a successful entry to showcase our generic EASA certified Server, which created much interest amongst the show attendees and exhibitors alike, and provided many exciting relationship opportunities for the future.
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What is SatAuth
Posted by admin@satauthin About SatAuthSince the year 2000 SatAuth has been our passionate endeavour to provide the most cost effective solution to real-time acquisition of debit and credit card transactions, primarily in the aviation industry, as well as areas that have unreliable or no telecommunications infrastructure.
The need for a communications solution, in an environment that traditionally did not have a viable and/or cost effective linkage to the banks, grew more urgent with the increase in transaction volumes in the new millennium. In-flight bad debts of 3% to 4% per annum (plus recovery costs) cost the industry millions of US $ per annum.
By combining our skills in ICT and banking we have created a viable solution to meet this challenge.
SatAuth creates a communications bridge for real-time in-flight transactions, turning a potential outright loss into a profitable sale, and increasing the ability to sell high value items previously avoided.
The tragic loss of life related to the missing Malaysia Air Flight 370 in March 2014, motivated us to engage our built in location services, for accurate aircraft tracking. We extended the functionality of the SatAuth server to meet the ICAO recommendations to independently track all aircraft every 15 minutes, in four dimensions – otherwise known as the ICAO 4D15 requirements. And thus, the generic SatAuth server was born, with functionality to prioritise secure, independent aircraft tracking to the minimum ICAO 4D/15 requirements, whilst still providing a secure, real-time transaction interface for additional commercial income streams such as Duty Free sales.
The design of the generic platform solution and the custom designed installation tool, simplifies and fast tracks the implementation and installation.
The stringent testing and compliance processes required by the aviation industry standards have been completed. We have the aviation standard Supplement Technical Certificate (STC) for the first aircraft series from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which certifies the installation and use of our equipment within the cabin of the aircraft.
The ®™ solution for real-time aircraft tracking and real-time in-flight banking are now available to be customised to your specific interface needs.
- View the Update on GADSS-Related Global Aircraft Tracking Initiatives document here.
- View the Normal Aircraft Tracking Implementation Initiative (NATII) report here.
View images of our SatAuth installation on SAA’s cabin trainer.
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SAA installs innovative new system
Posted by admin@satauthin NewsSouth African Airways (SAA) became the first airline globally to install the Satellite Authorisation System (SatAuth). The system, will allow secure credit card transactions anywhere in the skies, while also providing accurate aircraft tracking services for operational purposes.
SAA installed the device, which was 14 years in the making, on one of its Airbus A340-300 aircraft (Registration: ZS-SXE) at the SAAT maintenance facility in Kempton Park, Johannesburg earlier this week.
The system allows card details to be identified in real time and immediately sent to the bank when purchasing items on-board. Additionally, there are no limitations to card purchases.It also allows for real-time positioning of any flight, anywhere, impacting fuel saving interventions in-flight as well as providing full visibility of actual flight paths versus planned routing at any time.Further tests will be run in due course, in relation to the particular functionality the airlines would want out of the system, md of SatAuth Paul Roux told eTNW’s sister publication Travel Buyer.SatAuth is the first product of its kind, and was developed in South Africa.SAA plans to install SatAuth across its entire long-haul fleet over time. “Probably soon after primary tests are completed,” Roux said.Five other major airlines have enquired about the installation of the system, according to Roux. -
South African Airways leads the global field
Posted by admin@satauthin NewsSouth African Airways (SAA) will this week become the first airline globally to install the Satellite Authorisation System (SatAuth), which will allow secure credit card transactions anywhere in the skies.
The system, first installed on the airline’s cabin trainer for testing in May, would not only allow secure credit card transactions anywhere in the skies, but would also provide pin-point accurate aircraft tracking services for operational purposes, SAA said.
SatAuth will provide an economical and secure transaction environment. A truly South African innovation…
SAA installed the device on one of its Airbus A340-300 aircraft at the South African Airways Technical (SAAT) maintenance facility in Kempton Park, Johannesburg on 26 January. “SAAT engineers worked closely with the developers of the solution to ensure certification and engineering procedures, ultimately realising the usability of the product within an aviation environment,” said chief executive, Musa Zwane.
SAAT, the driving force behind the innovation, develops testing and engineering procedures for airline maintenance facilities around the world.
The system will allow secure credit card transactions to take place at any point and real-time positioning of any flight, anywhere, affecting fuel saving interventions in- flight as well as providing full visibility of actual flight paths versus planned routing at any time. SatAuth is the first product of its kind, and was developed in South Africa.
SAAT will manufacture all major aircraft components required for installation of SatAuth in accordance with the international Aviation Certification standards required for installation.
“This provides SAAT with substantial commercial impetus with a new revenue stream. The installation is the first of its kind in the world and marks a new milestone in South African avionics engineering. It’s another affirmation of the quality, skill and expertise that SAAT offers in terms of its aircraft maintenance and overhaul facilities,” Zwane said.
Installation of the solution can be done during a standard A-Check – a regular overnight maintenance procedure that occurs every 200 to 400 cycles (take offs and landings).
“SatAuth will provide an economical and secure transaction environment. As a truly South African innovation, the solution would not have reached this milestone without the dedicated support of the SAA Avionics engineers who took it upon themselves to assist us in guiding the SatAuth solution through the numerous certification requirements so endemic to the aviation industry,” said Paul Roux, the founder and chief executive of the SatAuth solution.
Source: SANews.gov
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South Africa leads sky-commerce with SatAuth
Posted by admin@satauthin NewsSouth African Airways (SAA) this week becomes the first airline globally to install the SatAuth (Satellite Authorisation Systems) solution.
The system, first installed on the airline’s cabin trainer for testing in May last year, will not only allow secure credit card transactions anywhere in the skies but also provide pin-point accurate aircraft tracking services for operational purposes. South African Airways Technical (SAAT) developed the testing and engineering procedures for airline maintenance facilities around the world.
South Africa leads sky-commerce with world first aircraft tracking and real-time payment innovation; SAA first airline to activate globally
SAA today installed the device on one of its Airbus A340-300 aircraft (Registration: ZS-SXE) at the SAAT maintenance facility in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. “SAAT engineers worked closely with the developers of the solution,” says SAAT CEO Musa Zwane, “to ensure certification and engineering procedures, ultimately realising the usability of the product within an aviation environment.” The system will allow for secure credit card transactions at any point and real-time positioning of any flight, anywhere, impacting fuel saving interventions in-flight as well as providing full visibility of actual flight paths versus planned routing at any time. SatAuth is the first product of its kind, developed in South Africa.
SAAT will manufacture all major aircraft components required for installation of SatAuth in accordance with the international Aviation Certification standards required for installation. “This provides SAAT with substantial commercial impetus with a new revenue stream,” says Zwane. “Today’s installation is the first of its kind in the world and marks a new milestone in South African avionics engineering; it’s another affirmation of the quality, skill and expertise that SAAT offers in terms of its aircraft maintenance and overhaul facilities.”
Installation of the solution can be done during a standard ‘A-Check’ – a regular overnight maintenance procedure that occurs every 200-400 cycles (take offs and landings). “SatAuth will provide an economical and secure transaction environment. As a truly South African innovation, the solution would not have reached this milestone without the dedicated support of the SAA Avionics engineers who took it upon themselves to assist us in guiding the SatAuth Solution through the numerous certification requirements so endemic to the aviation industry,” says Paul Roux founder and CEO of the SatAuth solution.
SAA plans to install SatAuth across its entire long-haul fleet over time.