Satellite messaging and telemetry
KILAS
Kinematic Link for Airborne Systems
Two-way satellite messaging, position reporting and telemetry for airborne operations, now in a cellular and satellite puck built on the Iridium Certus® 9704 module.
- Iridium Certus 9704
- Cellular + Satellite
- Up to 100 KB per Message
- Encrypted
- Two-Way Messaging
- Location & Status Data
- SoftPOS Card Authorizations
per message on Iridium Messaging Transport
- Iridium Certus® 9704The latest Iridium messaging module
- EncryptedEncryption developed by Avionics Networks
- Puck designA new, compact form factor
- Pole to poleOn Iridium's global satellite network
Bigger messages
Up to 100 KB in one message.
KILAS uses Iridium Messaging Transport on the 9704 module, which carries messages of up to 100 KB. That is about 300 times the 340-byte limit of Iridium's earlier Short Burst Data messages: room for full reports, forms and compressed images, not just a position.
- Position and statusA few hundred bytes
- Text messages and formsA few kilobytes
- Card authorizationsSmall, encrypted requests and replies
- Reports and compressed imagesUp to 100 KB
Low data rate, high value
Not every aircraft mission needs broadband.
KILAS is designed for messaging and telemetry, allowing operators to exchange essential information and location data over the Iridium network.
KILAS supports applications such as asset tracking, mission status, sensor reporting, remote communications and card authorizations when conventional network coverage is limited.
In-flight payments
Card payments in the cabin, beyond cell coverage.
With our encryption, airlines can use KILAS to carry card authorizations from a SoftPOS app on the crew's phone. The sale is authorized in flight, not stored for later.
Authorization request, encrypted by KILAS before it leaves the aircraft. Approval returning to the phone. KILAS carries the encrypted messages only.
- 1Tap to payThe crew takes the card on a phone running the airline's SoftPOS app.
- 2Encrypted on boardKILAS encrypts the authorization request with our encryption.
- 3Over IridiumThe 9704 module sends it to the ground, pole to pole.
- 4ApprovedThe payment provider's answer comes back to the phone.
KILAS carries the encrypted messages. Card payments are processed by the airline's SoftPOS provider and acquirer under their own payment-security programs.
Capabilities
Essential data, wherever the aircraft goes.
KILAS is configured for the aircraft and the mission, with integration by our engineering team.
Two-way messaging
Messages of up to 100 KB between the aircraft and operations, when there is no other link.
Our encryption
Encryption developed by Avionics Networks protects messages, reports and payment traffic across the satellite link.
Card authorizations
In-flight authorizations for airlines using SoftPOS apps, carried over Iridium.
Location and status data
Position reports and mission status for asset tracking and flight following.
Pole-to-pole coverage
Iridium's satellite network covers the whole planet, including oceans and polar routes.
Aircraft integration
Mounting, wiring and approvals engineered by our team, with our DERs where needed.
KILAS is not certified emergency equipment. It does not replace an emergency locator transmitter or guarantee a distress response. Iridium and Iridium Certus are registered trademarks of Iridium Satellite LLC.
Works with
When the mission needs more bandwidth.
Need to know where your aircraft is, or take payments on board?
Tell us the aircraft, the mission and the data you need to send. We'll configure KILAS for it.