General Aviation Pilots Can Now Fly Safer When Their SPOT Products Are Linked to Aircraft Alerting and Surveillance Services
COVINGTON, La., June 17, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globalstar, Inc.,
(NYSE MKT:GSAT), the leader in affordable satellite messaging and
emergency notification technology through its SPOT service, announced
today that Lockheed Martin Flight Service (LMFS) will integrate and
provide automated position monitoring for VFR (Visual Flight Rules)
flights.
Using a SPOT Gen3(R) or a SPOT Trace(R), GPS tracking reports are
generated and forwarded to LMFS. The system keeps track of the aircraft
and if the aircraft stops moving or stops sending position reports, an
alarm is triggered immediately at LMFS. The aircraft’s most recent GPS
coordinates are available to be forwarded to Search and Rescue (SAR)
authorities, significantly narrowing the search radius and providing
faster SAR response.
The SPOT Gen3 also features an SOS button that can send an instant
distress message along with GPS position information to GEOS
International Emergency Response Coordination Center, immediately
initiating SAR operations.
“We are pleased that SPOT devices are now integrated into our
Surveillance-Enhanced Search-and-Rescue services,” said Jim Derr,
Director, Lockheed Martin Flight Service. “Pilots now will be able to
leverage additional tracking and rescue services that are crucial to
their flight planning.”
“We are excited to work with Lockheed Martin, as together their
services and our products will become even more powerful emergency
notification and tracking devices,” said Jake Rembert, VP of Sales.
“Our units have helped initiate over 3,500 rescues worldwide, which has
included aviation rescue operations. Being able to get help fast in the
event of an emergency is critical and we offer friends and family on
the ground peace of mind by knowing where you are.”
For a limited time this summer, SPOT units are 50% off. SPOT Gen3 can
currently be purchased for $74.99 after rebate, with basic service
plans starting at $14.99/month or $149.99/year. SPOT Trace can
currently be purchased for $49.99, with basic service plans starting at
$9.99/month or $99.99/year.
For a complete list of retailers carrying SPOT products, visit
FindMeSPOT.com/
with LMFS, visit FindMeSPOT.com/LMFS.
SPOT is exhibiting at EAA July 20-26 at Booth 3000. Please stop by to
learn more about this groundbreaking collaboration and how to score a
FREE SPOT device.
About Globalstar
Globalstar is a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data
services. Globalstar offers these services to commercial and
recreational users around the world. The Company’s products include
mobile and fixed satellite telephones, simplex and duplex satellite
data modems and flexible service packages. Many land based and maritime
industries benefit from Globalstar with increased productivity from
remote areas beyond cellular and landline service. Global customer
segments include: oil and gas, government, mining, forestry, commercial
fishing, utilities, military, transportation, heavy construction,
emergency preparedness, and business continuity as well as individual
recreational users. Globalstar data solutions are ideal for various
asset and personal tracking, data monitoring and SCADA applications.
Note that all SPOT products described in this or any Globalstar press
release are the products of SPOT LLC, which is not affiliated in any
manner with Spot Image of Toulouse, France or Spot Image Corporation of
Chantilly, Virginia. SPOT Connect is a trademark of SPOT LLC.
About Spot LLC
SPOT LLC, a subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc., provides affordable
satellite communication and tracking devices for recreational use. SPOT
voice devices use the Globalstar network to transmit two-way
communication. SPOT messaging devices use both the GPS satellite
network and the Globalstar network to transmit text messages and GPS
coordinates. Since 2007, SPOT has provided peace of mind by allowing
customers to remain in contact completely independent of cellular
coverage, having initiated over 3,500 rescues worldwide. For more
information, visit FindMeSPOT.com. Note that all SPOT products
described in this press release are the products of SPOT LLC, which is
not affiliated in any manner with Spot Image of Toulouse, France or
Spot Image Corporation of Chantilly, Virginia. SPOT Connect is a
trademark of Spot LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners