ICG Signs Contract To Install The ICG NxtLink 120A Communications System And Configuration Identity Modules On AeroMexico’s Boeing 767-300s

Newport News, Va. – June 2, 2010 – International Communications Group (ICG) has been selected by AeroMexico Airlines to install its NxtLink ICS-120A communications systems which offer flight deck voice and DataLink services over the Iridium satellite network on five of its Boeing 767-200 and 300 series aircraft. The ICG Iridium based systems have been tested and approved by ARINC and SITA and are compliant with the requirements for both AOC and ATS flight deck communications and support ACARS, CPDLC and other FANS1/A messaging. The agreement also covers the associated Configuration Identity Modules (CIM) and Spectralux Avionics Dlink+ all-in-one ACARS system.

ICG holds Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Parts Manufacturer Authority for the single channel NxtLink 120A and the CIM which means “AeroMexico can be fully confident in the quality, reliability and consistent performance of the ICG NxtLink system,” said Carlos Monsalve, ICG’s Vice President of Air Transport Sales. “In addition, this is a significant milestone for us since it signifies that now ICG has STC’s for its NxtLink line of Iridium products on the B737, B747, B757, B767 and the B777.”

“Our evaluation of this system concluded that it gives us the capabilities we require now, and the flexibility to configure for future needs as well. This system will keep our aircraft 100% connected to our Flight Operations Control Center” said Carlos Najera, AeroMexico’s Director of Engineering.

ICG’s NxtLink 120A device incorporates a single Iridium transceiver (LBT) for voice and circuit switched or Internet data as well as a Short Burst Data (SBD) modem dedicated to ACARS Datalink. The system provides connections to the flight deck avionics and systems providing global and reliable communications services via the Iridium network. It supports all Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) as well as Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) requirements. The external CIM module (Configuration Identification Module) provides a facility for storing any installation specific configuration parameters as well as the Iridium SIM Card(s). This insures that the Iridium SIM card and associated telephone number is assigned to the airframe making the LRU replacement, line maintenance and spares management a simple process.

Spectralux Avionics Dlink+ is designed to be flexible and customizable with a database that can be configured based on individual needs. It includes a Control Display Unit (CDU), VHF Digital Radio (VDR), Communication Management Unit (CMU) and aircraft health monitoring in a single LRU.