Airtext Announces New Portable BlueTooth Iridium Texting Product at EAA-Oshkosh
Send Solutions, the manufacturer of Airtext, a low cost Iridium aviation text messaging product has announced the introduction of AirtextLT.
The leader in low-cost aviation connectivity, does it again. First, they introduced Airtext, a small, lightweight, certified aircraft texting product. Second, they introduced Airtext+, a small lightweight, certified aircraft talk and text product. Now, at 2018 EAA Airventure, they are introducing an even smaller, lighter, and lower cost texting product that is portable. Welcome Aboard - AirtextLT.
“Initially we were filling the need in corporate aviation for low-cost connectivity. Airtext works anywhere in the world at any altitude for 5 cents a message”, says David Gray, founder of Send Solutions. The ease and convenience of connecting to your contacts from your phone or tablet is elegant. “Our customers then asked for a low-cost solution for voice calling so they could remove legacy products that were outdated but utilize the iridium antenna on the airplane. We introduced Airtext+ that allows phone calls for only $1.60 per minute.
With the approaching ADS-B mandate deadline at the end of 2019 we found that avionics facilities were limited in installation man-hours and could not fit Airtext installations into their schedule. By having a portable solution we have solved the temporary inconvenience of installation availability and still provide the low-cost connectivity to the customer. An added bonus is AirtextLT is ? the size, ½ the weight and is ½ the price of it’s certified big-brother - Airtext. The price is $4950. Data Service is $300 per year which includes the first 500 text messages. Additional messages are 5 cents per message.
AirtextLT is a complete portable system which includes a small, 1.5” GPS-type antenna that is placed on the glareshield and DC or AC converter. It functions as well as the certified system. All features are available, including Digital ATIS and FBOlink. If there is an existing iridium antenna on the airplane that provides even better signal strength and AirtextLT can connect to that.
AirtextLT is available through Sporty’s, authorized avionics dealers and from Send Solutions direct. Airtext has a booth in the C hall, # 3016. Stop by for a demonstration. Take advantage of the Oshkosh show special for free first year $300 data service of AirtextLT purchases at the show. Come see how affordable and convenient connectivity is.”
About Send Solutions
Send Solutions aims to deliver new technology in innovative ways. From military to yachting, these new products are quickly delivered with excellent results. Using proven startup methodologies and rapid prototyping, Send Solutions delivers accurate representations of customers’ ideas using modern electronics and technology by creating a final product that meets their needs and exceeds their expectations.
Send Solutions’ launch product, Airtext solves the problem of staying connected electronically to business, friends and family without the high cost of a traditional internet option. Airtext allows 16 passengers the ability to send and receive SMS messages anywhere in the world. On the ground or in the air. Using the iridium satellite network, we have designed a product that allows connectivity through your cell phone or tablet while on the airplane.
Using new technology BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) found in modern phones, the passengers open a free application loaded on their phone giving them access to Airtext. The hardware consists of a small paper backed-sized FAA-approved Airtext box weighing about 1 pound that is installed on the airplane and connects to the existing iridium phone antenna found on most airplanes.
For information or demonstrations of AirtextLT at Oshkosh, please contact David Gray at (404)-840-0845 or david@send.aero.
Did You Know? COOL Facts About Airtext!
- Airtext is FAA STC’d and PMA’d?
- Airtext is only 1 Lb?
- Airtext uses a passive GPS type antenna?
- Your phone becomes the interface to being in touch, while airborne?
- Airtext Costs Only 5 cents a text message?
- Airtext works anywhere, at any altitude?
- Your Avionics technician can install it locally?
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