[Satellite Today 10-14-09] Nigerian-based Max Air selected Blue Sky Network’s automated flight following and communication devices for Max Air’s fleet, Blue Sky Network announced Oct. 13.

            Max Air outfitted its Boeing 747 with Blue Sky Network’s D1000C and ACH1000 devices. Running on the Iridium network, the D1000C satellite transceiver will provide position reporting for all of Max Air’s flights. The ACH1000 provides communication between in-flight and ground control, offering global voice and

messaging to and from the cockpit.

            "With Blue Sky’s equipment on board, Max Air will be able to efficiently and

effectively transport passengers during Hajj and after," Carlton van Putten, vice president of sales and marketing, Blue Sky Network, said in a statement. "Our advanced technology will allow the crew to easily stay in touch with home base, anywhere and anytime.”

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