NBAA, Las Vegas, NV. –(October 10, 2011) – International Communications Group (ICG) announced today that it is teaming with Overlook Consulting Inc. to bring operational approval services to pilots and flight departments that have a need for Future Air Navigation System (FANS1/A) and polar routing solutions using ICG?s NxtLink Series ICS-120A and ICS-220A Iridium transceivers. FANS-equipped aircraft enjoy preferred assigned and user preferred routing, dynamic re-routing, weather deviations, access to polar routes and improved Air Traffic Control (ATC) communications, all of which reduce the cost of flight in oceanic and remote airspace.

“With the FAA, EuroControl and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) moving from flight deck voice to datalink communications, operators are compelled to decide how they will address the situation,” said Scott Trainum, ICG?s Chief Executive Officer. “With the FAA?s and other ANSPs? endorsement of FANS over Iridium (FOI), it is anticipated that two of the North Atlantic tracks will become FANS-only by the end of 2012 with other tracks to follow. In addition, aircraft operating with FANS by February of 2014 will be exempt from Europe?s Link 2000 requirements. The FAA has summed up the situation pretty well with its „Best Equipped, Best Served’ approach: the time for operators to outfit their aircraft is now. ICG?s NxtLink Series ICS-120A and ICS-220A transceivers provide the communications required to meet the mandates and to secure the most advantageous transoceanic and polar routing options.”

Among the major elements for obtaining operational approval for FANS are flight manual revisions, developing operational specifications, Standard Operating Procedures and crew training. “Overlook Consulting has a solid background in developing the associated manuals, training and documentation needed to obtain operational approval from the relevant regulatory agencies. By collaborating, we?re effectively streamlining the process of qualifying our mutual customers to take full advantage of the advanced technology we produce, the efficient and comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory process Overlook have honed, and the navigational flexibility and cost savings flying in the Future Air Navigation System provides,” Trainum added.

Overlook Consulting, Inc. has provided certification policy and approvals for the United States Air Force FANS 1/A fleet of more than 14 different aircraft types. Overlook?s experience includes more than 23 years of involvement in the creation of aviation industry standards as part of the RTCA, AEEC, ICAO, IATA and similar organizations, including development of virtually all of the FANS 1/A technical criteria. The firm?s customized operator training is based on classes first developed for United State Air Force (USAF) pilots flying FANS aircraft.

NBAA, Las Vegas, NV. –(October 10,2011) – International Communications Group (ICG) announced today that the first production units of its new cordless cabin telephone system, “ePhone” will be available for shipment in December 2011. The initial units will be used by ICG and its customers in testing to acquire Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the new handset on various aircraft models. ICG also anticipates receiving Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) for the ePhone, docking station and base unit during the first Quarter, 2012.

“Obtaining STCs for the ePhone with key airframe customers represents a major milestone in the program and the handset’s entry into service,” said Jeff Saucedo, ICG’s vice president of OEM Sales. “In addition, ICG’s ePhone represents a major transformation in aircraft communications technology. The system will meet the needs of both our business aviation and air transport customers who desire a feature-rich solution in a lightweight package. Having PMA on the system reduces the complexity that can develop during the installation process, thus benefiting both the installer and end user.”

ICG ePhone provides customers with a stylish handset that delivers the same screen quality that they have become accustomed to on handheld personal devices. Based on Digital Enhanced Cordless Telephone (DECTtm) technology, the ePhone system provides all contemporary telecom features including intercom calling, conferencing, and call hold. It also incorporates a host of new features such as active cabin-noise reduction, Bluetooth® compatibility, and advanced power control which extends battery life by providing an auto shutoff feature that virtually eliminates the frequent “dead phone” syndrome common to WI-FI 802.11 handsets.

ICG’s ePhone employs all digital VoIP technology and provides Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) calling via Ethernet connections which allow it to independently handle three simultaneous calls and support up to four handsets, each having its own unique telephone number. The system also supports four Analog connections to legacy communication systems which can be used in conjunction with the SIP services or as an alternative to SIP connectivity. The ePhone has a stylish docking station that can be mounted either vertically or horizontally and provides battery charging and latches the handset during takeoff and landing. Among a host of other additional features, the ePhone is also capable of providing status information to cabin management systems to indicate system activity and handset status.

Complete with cradle and base unit, the ePhone system weighs approximately 3 pounds. The handset has a large 2.2 inch, 240 x 320 Pixel, 256K color illuminated display, illuminated keypad, and the ability to upload a phone book or up to 500 vCard entries. It will hold a charge for up to 200 hours in standby mode or up to 15 hours of talk time and can be personalized with a corporate logo screensaver. Each handset can also be loaded with a personalized phone directory. Multiple cordless units, up to 4 per base unit, can be installed in the aircraft cabin. Various mounting locations and techniques are available to support installation on any size airframe and to provide a convenient upgrade path for operators with existing cordless installations.

NBAA, Las Vegas, NV. –(October 10, 2011) – International Communications Group (ICG) announced today that its Master Dealer, Talon Air Maintenance Services, located on Long Island, New York has completed the first installation of an ICG SB-200 Sora Lite advanced Inmarsat high speed data and voice satellite communications system on a Cessna Model 650 series Citation III business jet.

"In the year we have been working with Talon Air they have already installed an ICG Satcom system on a Sikorsky S-76B Helicopter and have become extremely familiar with the ICG product line. This installation on a Citation III demonstrates the flexibility and adaptability of the system to this class of aircraft and is a key addition to the growing installed base for our products. We’re very pleased with this strong strategic alliance with a very respected avionics installation and maintenance facility," said Ray Larkin, Eastern Regional Director of ICG.

Talon Air Avionics Director, Mr. Bob Franco commented, "We are pleased to offer our customers a choice of high quality, leading edge technology solutions to meet their passenger voice and internet requirements. Working with ICG allows us to provide extremely competitive pricing and grow our Satcom expertise at the same time.”

The stand-alone system replaced a Flitephone 6 unit with a cabin wireless handset, a cockpit jet phone and RJ45 network 10 base T jacks to provide background IP service supporting 200 kbps of internet connectivity and voice communication to both the cabin and the cockpit. Cobham’s SDU-7310 Satellite Data Unit, HLD-7260 combined High Power Amplifier / Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) / Diplexer and Low Gain Antenna (LGA)-3000 Inmarsat antenna completed the package, which was installed at Talon Air’s Farmingdale NY (FRG) maintenance facility. Similar, affordable installations of the compact and lightweight High Speed Data (HSD) systems are available at Talon Air for a full range of fixed and rotary wing business aircraft.