FLYHT receives STC certification for 5G wireless data device for 737 NG aircraft

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions has been issued a supplemental type certificate (STC) from Transport Canada for the flange version of its 5G wireless data communication device, the AFIRS Edge, for 737 next-generation (NG) aircraft. The STC will allow FLYHT to ship the device units to Canadian 737 NG customers. FLYHT said the STC will hopefully lead to worldwide distribution through other jurisdictions becoming familiarised with the Canadian STC. ""This represents the second STC approval for the flange version of the AFIRS Edge this year,"" said FLYHT CEO president and interim Kent Jacobs. ""I continue to be proud of our entire team and grateful to our airline partner, Air North, and Transport Canada for their efforts to complete a comprehensive and robust certification process."" Jacobs added: ""We are now in a leadership position to provide the aviation industry's first wireless data and communications device with 5G capability on the two most popular aircraft types, the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 NG."" The AFIRS Edge is an aircraft interface device, connecting aircraft data with electronic flight bag applications and provides airlines with wireless quick access capabilities, all while serving as a gateway on the aircraft for critical real-time information and onboard data storage. It also serves as a data port for FLYHT's actionable intelligence services, such as fuel management, aircraft health monitoring, real-time engine data reporting and airport gate performance monitoring.