Satcom Direct’s (SD) reputation as a pioneer in providing game changing business aviation solutions was confirmed by the Asian business aviation community during this year’s Icons of Aviation Awards 2019, held on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Up against an elite business aviation line-up, SD was named Most Innovative Company of the year at the prestigious, black-tie charity gala event, held in Hong Kong.
Hosted by the Asian Business Aviation Association, AsBAA, the awards recognise excellence in the business aviation sector and raise tens of thousands of dollars for AsBAA’s corporate social responsibility program, which supports a variety of projects, including the Flying Eye Hospital run by non-profit organisation - ORBIS.
Satcom Direct wins IOA award for second time
This is the second time Satcom Direct has won an IOA award, the first being given for Best Operational Support
This is the second time Satcom Direct has won an IOA award, the first being given for Best Operational Support in the region.
All awards are voted for by members of the business aviation sector in the region with results verified by an independent third party.
Focus on data management
“As we embark on our next phase of innovation focusing on data management and optimising the benefits of our open architecture infrastructure, we are thrilled that our peers recognise our commitment and dedication,” said Michael Skou Christensen, SD Vice President International.
Michael Skou Christensen adds, “We were competing with major international brand names, so are even more proud to know that our customers and associates value us enough to position us as the leader in innovation. Without them we don’t have a business so it’s great to know that they appreciate what we are striving to achieve. We thank them for their support, AsBAA for such a great event, and send congratulations to all the other IOA winners.”
Cyber security assessment and threat monitoring
Satcom Direct - SD has built its reputation on being first to market with market renowned products and services.
It was the first company to support direct dialing to an individual aircraft in flight with the introduction of Global One Number; the first to offer a certified Aviation IT program, aeroIT which is recognised worldwide; the first to offer free cyber security assessment and threat monitoring; and most recently the first to support an automated flight log solution, SD PostFlight®.