Jessica Reed is a writer and editor with AIN. She joined the team in the fall of 2023 after two years covering the aviation industry at Avionics International. She earned her bachelor&#039;s degree in English (Writing &amp; Rhetoric) from Pepperdine University. Her hometown is St. Louis, Missouri, and she since has resided in Santa Barbara, California, and Brooklyn, New York, among others. She is currently based in Vernon, New Jersey.

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The Air IP system, equipped with a multicellular data router, provides reliable bandwidth for up to 10 devices simultaneously, even during high-speed flights exceeding 140 mph and at altitudes of several thousand feet. Its patented bonding technology ensures consistent connectivity by dynamically switching between networks and cell towers, even in challenging environments.
Designed for corporate operators and law enforcement agencies, including Bell 407 owners, the Air IP system offers HD video downlink capabilities and expanded bandwidth for uplink and return links. Optional features include Iridium satellite tracking and integration with the AXIS Command and Control platform for enhanced mapping and communications. Real-time notifications upon takeoff and landing, complete with location data, can be sent via email, SMS, or WhatsApp.
Sterling Helicopters, responsible for both the AW139 and S76 installations, developed an installation kit to streamline operator adoption. Outerlink is showcasing its Air IP system this week at NBAA-BACE.

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