Teledyne Controls' TeleLink™ Selected for Boeing Business Jet
LOS ANGELES, CA – The Boeing Company has
selected Teledyne Controls, a business unit of Teledyne Electronics and Communications, a Teledyne Technologies company (NYSE:TDY), to provide
TeleLinkÔ data link systems as the option to
Boeing Business Jet customers. Boeing certified the TeleLinkÔ for the Boeing Business Jet in July 1999.
The TeleLinkÔ
two-way data system links onboard systems with air-to-ground communication
networks, allowing connection via service providers for a variety of Air
Traffic Management and Flight Operations conveniences. These conveniences
include pre-departure clearances, real-time weather (including graphics
options), digital Automatic Terminal Information System (ATIS), Terminal
Weather Information for Pilots (TWIP) and messaging. Teledyne Controls is
working with various weather service providers to develop the next
generation in Weather Information Services, which is intended to fully
utilize the capability and flexibility of TeleLinkÔ .
The Boeing Business Jet, a special,
high-performance derivative of the next-generation 737-700 specifically
designed for corporate and VIP applications, joins the all new Bombardier
Global Express ultra long range business jet in offering the TeleLinkÔ as the data link option onboard its
aircraft.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California,
Teledyne Controls, a business unit of Teledyne Electronic Technologies, is
a leading manufacturer and innovator of a wide range of air transport,
helicopter, and airport systems. Teledyne Controls supports its many
airline, airframe, helicopter and airport customers with extensive product
support bases and facilities worldwide.
Teledyne Electronics and Communications is one of
the leading suppliers of systems that collect and communicate essential
performance data for the commercial airline industries. It also is one of
the largest suppliers of air to ground telephony and facsimile and data
transmission products to the growing business and commuter aircraft
markets.
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: TDY) is a leading provider of
sophisticated electronics and communication products, systems engineering
solutions, and aerospace engines and components. Teledyne Technologies has
operations in the United States, the United Kingdom and Mexico. More
information about Teledyne Technologies can be found on the Company’s
website at www.teledyne.com.