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FAA Gives Approval for Satellite Radio in Aircraft

By Staff Writer | July 29, 2003

      The Federal Aviation Administration has given approval to a satellite radio system for aircraft offered by Sirius Satellite Radio [Nasdaq: SIRI], Clarion and Avionics Innovations.

      A Sirius receiver manufactured by Clarion that is specifically customized for the aviation environment will be made available through Avionics Innovation’s dealer network. The receiver is designed to integrate into any aircraft’s intercom system so pilots and passenger can automatically switch between essential communications and Sirius radio programming.