LA JOLLA, CA - Blue Sky Network today announced that
Cougar Helicopters, Inc. has joined the growing number of helicopter
organizations utilizing the Blue Sky Network SkyRouter Tracking System to
manage their helicopter and workboat fleets.
Cougar Helicopters and related workboats in the Canadian North Atlantic
will be equipped with Blue Sky Network D1000 series Flight Tracking and
Messaging Units along with the C1000A Satellite Phone providing global
trip tracking, voice communications and messaging services to the entire
fleet through the Iridium satellite network. The workboats will be
the first customer to receive the new D1000C, Blue Sky Network’s latest
entry in the tracking solution arena.
The Iridium constellation consists of 66 low-earth-orbit satellites
ensures seamless uninterrupted coverage throughout the service area.
“We are proud to welcome Cougar Helicopters to our family of
customers,” said Jon S. Gilbert, president of Blue Sky Network. “As
Canada’s premiere offshore oil and gas helicopter service provider,
Cougar has shown their technology leadership with the integration of Blue
Sky Network equipment and SkyRouter services for both airborne and marine
assets. We will continue to support Cougar’s goal of leveraging
satellite communication opportunities into their total business
environment, insuring their leadership role.”
“Blue Sky Network is a valued Iridium service partner and has
pioneered the development of innovative solutions for asset tracking and
fleet management. Blue Sky’s integrated use of voice and data
communications is playing a key role in opening new markets for Iridium
services,” said Don Thoma, executive vice president of Iridium.