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ARTEX ELT 5000, the only GADSS-compliant solution available for US-Manufactured transport aircraft

ACR Electronics Receives FAA TSO Authorization for New ARTEX ELT-DT for US-Manufactured transport Aircraft

ACR Electronics is proud to announce its ARTEX ELT 5000 Emergency Locator Transmitter with Distress Tracking (ELT-DT) has received FAA TSO C126c certification. The ARTEX ELT 5000 is the only GADSS-compliant solution available for US-Manufactured transport aircraft throughout 2025, ensuring seamless compliance with ICAO's safety mandates and enhancing global aviation safety.

ACR Electronics’ New GADSS Distress Tracking Solution, the ARTEX ELT-DT, Receives TSO C142b (DO-227A) Approval for Non-Rechargeable Lithium Battery Containment

ACR Electronics’ New GADSS Distress Tracking Solution, the ARTEX ELT-DT, Receives TSO C142b (DO-227A) Approval for Non-Rechargeable Lithium Battery Containment

ARTEX proudly announces that its new flagship product, the ARTEX ELT-DT Distress Tracking (DT) ELT, is the first ELT-DT to receive TSO C142b (DO-227A) approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). A separate TSO for both the battery and the ELT-DT System are required for full FAA certification. This is a significant milestone on the way to full TSO approval for the ELT-DT.

The ACR Group has acquired FreeFlight Systems

ACR Group Announces the Acquisition of FreeFlight Systems

The ACR Group confirmed an agreement to acquire FreeFlight Systems, a leading designer and manufacturer of avionics systems that improve the safety, efficiency and affordability to the aviation industry. FreeFlight Systems will report into ACR Electronics, Inc.

ELT supplier ARTEX is advising customers to upgrade to a new ARTEX 406 MHz ELT such as the ARTEX ELT 1000 Emergency Locator Transmitter

ARTEX Assists Customers with 406 MHz ELT Upgrade Transition

Leading safety and survival manufacturer ARTEX has announced new assistance for customers who want to replace their legacy ARTEX 121.5/243 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT). By upgrading to a new ARTEX 406 MHz ELT, the monitored frequency will alert search and rescue authorities who can respond in an emergency.

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