Today, on April 6th, safety partners are joining forces again to mark the annual 406Day, raising awareness and promoting the benefits of emergency beacons as interest in outdoor recreational activities continues to surge.
As the new U.S. Coast Guard boat engine cut-off switch law takes effect on April 1, safety specialist ACR Electronics is highlighting its new wireless solution offering full regulation compliance as well as improved safety for the whole family on the water.
ACR Electronics, the leading safety and survival manufacturer, has signed an agreement with The Boeing Company to supply its new distress tracking ARTEX ELT 5000 (DT) with crash survivability, enabling compliance with the new Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) regulations.
ACR Electronics, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Bivy, a privately-held satellite communication device and outdoor adventure app provider.
A solo sailor has been rescued eight hours after being pitched overboard in rough seas off Australia’s Northern Territory coastline. Southampton-born expat Nigel Fox was located by an Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) aircraft 23 kilometres from his boat after activating the Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 personal locator beacon attached to his life jacket.
In support of the aviation industry’s transition to 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs), safety and survival specialist ACR Electronics is highlighting updates to the Canadian Aviation Regulations mandating the use of digital ELTs onboard aircraft flying in Canada.
In June this year, looking forward to a summer of boating and spearfishing with friends, Ekkaphol ‘Tan’ Boriboune decided to spend a couple of hundred dollars on a tiny Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) to enhance onboard safety. Just a few weeks later, the ACR Electronics ResQLink 400 beacon averted a tragic end to a day on the water.
ACR Electronics, the leading global provider of Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT), has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) for its new ARTEX ELT 4000 on Boeing 737 aircraft.
Ideal for US recreational boaters looking for a safe, convenient and cost-effective electronic device to replace traditional pyrotechnic flares, ACR Electronics is introducing its new ResQFlare™ package.
ACR Electronics, world leader in safety and survival technologies, has announced the appointment of Deborah Clavijo as Vice President of Finance and Accounting.
Safety and survival specialist ACR Electronics has launched its upgraded 406Link online beacon testing and messaging service, offering more 406 MHz beacon owners access to its patented satellite technology.
ACR Electronics, Inc. today announced its popular ARTEX ELT 345 Emergency Locator Transmitter is now FAA approved with multiple antenna and remote switch options.
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