Australia commissioned the world’s first continent-wide ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast) receiver network in 2009, primarily to increase Air Traffic Control surveillance service coverage. Since then, the fitment of approved ADS-B OUT equipment is mandatory for all aircraft operating in Australia under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) as well as aircraft operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) at FL290 and above.

Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) technology has contributed to the safety of operations within Australian airspace for over 20 years.  Initially implemented for Air Traffic Control (ATC) surveillance and since mandated for some operations, ADS-B technology also contributes to situational awareness for pilots and risk mitigation strategies for Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations.

Capital Aircraft Systems (CAS) introduces a world class Data Optimisation System (DOS) for aircraft or any satellite communication (SATCOM) equipped vehicle using and/or reliant on satellite communications.

As more and more satellite constellations are being launched to provide data services, the more complex the decision-making process in selecting an aircraft satellite communication system.