Teledyne Redefines the Aircraft Data Ecosystem with GroundLink® Edge Computing Platform Certified on Boeing 737

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AI-ready, open edge computing platform delivers operator-controlled application hosting, cloud-managed infrastructure and 5G connectivity

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Teledyne Controls, a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY) and a leading provider of aircraft data management and connectivity solutions, announced the launch of the GroundLink® Edge Computing Platform (ECP) and AppLink cloud service, following Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the Boeing 737 aircraft series. For the first time, airlines can deploy, update and scale onboard software applications across their fleet remotely, without aircraft downtime, hardware modifications or aircraft-level certification for each new application. Every aspect of the system is managed by the operator via Teledyne's AppLink cloud service.

This initial certification marks a significant milestone in bringing a new, software-defined aircraft data platform to one of the world’s most widely operated commercial fleets, with certification on other aircraft types to follow.

GroundLink ECP shifts beyond traditional standalone avionics and Aircraft Interface Device (AID) architectures to deliver an open onboard edge computing environment, integrating 5G cellular, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and ARINC 429/717 interfaces with an ARINC 679- and OCI-compliant application server. Operators can remotely deploy and manage applications developed internally, by Teledyne or by certified third parties, with consistent performance across fleet types.

“The launch of GroundLink ECP represents a transformative step forward for our customers and for the industry,” said Mehrdad Radmehr, President of Teledyne Controls. “By giving operators direct control over onboard applications, ECP unlocks new ways to improve operations, support flight crews and accelerate innovation. We look forward to bringing GroundLink ECP to operators across the full breadth of the aviation market.”

ECP's open architecture removes barriers to innovation by enabling airlines to rapidly deploy and scale AI-driven and IoT-connected applications that improve operational efficiency, enhance real-time decision-making, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives across the fleet.

For more information about GroundLink ECP, visit teledynecontrols.com/ECP.

About Teledyne Controls

An integral part of the Aerospace & Defense Electronics segment, Teledyne Controls is a wholly owned subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. Teledyne Controls is a leading manufacturer and innovator of a wide range of data management solutions designed to help aircraft operators collect, distribute and utilize their aircraft data more efficiently. Teledyne Controls maintains worldwide facilities and a global network of field representatives to support its many airlines, airframe manufacturers and military customers. To learn more about Teledyne Controls, visit teledynecontrols.com or follow the Company on LinkedIn.

About Teledyne Technologies

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is a leading provider of sophisticated instrumentation, digital imaging products and software, aerospace and defense electronics, and engineered systems. Teledyne's operations are primarily located in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Western and Northern Europe. For more information, visit Teledyne's website at teledyne.com.

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Media Contact:
Nathalie Bollecker
Teledyne Aerospace & Defense Electronics
+1 310 765 3625 | nathalie.bollecker@teledyne.com

Source: Teledyne Controls