Japan Airlines Selects CMC Electronics' Latest Generation SatLite™ Compact Satcom High Gain Antenna
(Asian Aerospace 2006, Montreal and Ottawa, Canada - February 21, 2006) Japan Airlines (JAL) International has selected CMC Electronics' new, compact Satellite Communications (Satcom) high gain antenna system known as SatLite™ for the long-range B737-800 aircraft. JAL announced earlier this year an order for 30 aircraft from the 737Next Generation series, which will include the B737-800 type. CMC's SatLite supports Inmarsat Aero-H, H+, Swift64 and SwiftBroadband satellite communications services. The design of the top-mounted low-profile antenna with integrated Beam Steering Unit is based on CMC's field proven proprietary technology and architecture used in its industry-leading CMA-2102 high gain antenna system.
An important benefit for customers is the SatLite antenna's compatibility with new generation (ARINC 781) and legacy (ARINC 741) terminal equipment. The SatLite antenna measures 6.7 cm high by 93.7 cm long by 33.3 cm wide, and weighs 7.6 kg. The antenna's robust performance at low elevation angles provides superior performance while the aircraft is turning and at high latitudes, thereby offering coverage beyond Inmarsat's specified hemispherical zone.
Ms. Cathy Bain, CMC Electronics Vice President Marketing and Sales, stated that: "CMC is particularly pleased to have such an important and world leading airline as JAL to be the launch customer for SatLite JAL and CMC have established an excellent business relationship on several major programs and we look forward to moving forward together with this exciting new product."
Japan Airlines stated that: "JAL selected CMC's SatLite because of its superior technical qualities and in recognition of CMC's industry-leading Satcom expertise and track record of delivering highly reliable, quality products on time."
CMC Electronics is the number one supplier of Satcom antennas to the air transport and VIP business liner markets. The company has captured more than 75% of all Aero-H/H+ airline installations with its Satcom antennas. To date, CMC has delivered approximately 2,000 Inmarsat Satcom antenna systems to approximately 100 airline, OEM, military, corporate and VIP customers.
CMC Electronics designs and produces leading technology electronics products for the aviation and global positioning markets. CMC's focus is on delivering innovative cockpit systems integration and avionics solutions to its customers worldwide. Its principal locations are in Montreal, Que.; Ottawa, Ont.; and Chicago, IL. CMC is a private company controlled by an investor group led by ONCAP L.P, a CDN $400 million investment fund established by Onex Corporation and a number of leading Canadian financial institutions. Onex is a diversified company with annual consolidated revenues of approximately CDN $16 billion and consolidated assets of approximately CDN $14 billion, and is one of Canada's largest companies with global operations in the service, manufacturing and technology industries.
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Mrs. Janka Dvornik
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Mr. Dennis McCarthy
Commercial Aviation Marketing
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