All Nippon Airways Selects CMC Electronics' Latest Generation SatLite® Compact Satcom High Gain Antenna
(Farnborough Airshow - July 17, 2006) All Nippon Airways (ANA) has selected CMC Electronics' new, compact Satellite Communications (Satcom) high gain antenna system known as SatLite® for its long-range B737-700ER aircraft. ANA is the first airline scheduled to take delivery of SatLite-equipped aircraft beginning in February 2007. CMC's SatLite is ARINC 781-compliant and 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 99.3 cm long by 36.2 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.
CMC's Vice President Marketing and Sales, Ms. Cathy Bain, stated that: "CMC is very pleased to have such an important airline as ANA to be an early customer for SatLite. ANA and CMC have established an excellent business relationship on several major programs and we look forward to expanding our support to ANA with this exciting new product."
ANA stated that: "We have 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. With the selection of SatLite, ANA looks forward to providing its customers with SwiftBroadBand satellite communications services on our new B737-700ER aircraft."
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 over 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 and Ottawa, Canada; and Chicago, Illinois. CMC is a private company controlled by an investor group led by ONCAP L.P. ONCAP is a CDN $400 million investment fund established by Onex Corp. and several 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. Onex is one of Canada's largest companies with global operations in the service, manufacturing and technology industries.
Contact
Mrs. Janka Dvornik
Communications and Public Relations Manager
Farnborough Hall 4 Booth # C16
Telephone: (514) 748-3113
Cell: (514) 995-2357
E-Mail: Janka.Dvornik@cmcelectronics.ca
Mr. Norm Pickering
Marketing Manager
Telephone: (613) 592-7466
E-Mail: Norm.Pickering@cmcelectronics.ca