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2025
3 September

ReleaseGADSS-compliant ARTEX ELT 5000 achieves certification on Boeing 787 Aircraft

12 June Boeing's 737 is the first platform to complete the full certification process for the ARTEX ELT 5000.

Boeing certifies ARTEX locator for 737 aircraft

The ELT 5000 has entered service as the only approved distress tracking option for 737s following a full platform certification.

6 February

ReleaseACR Electronics distress tracking ELT 5000 receives FAA TSO approval for a second commercial aircraft manufacturer and adds a fifth aircraft platform

2024
19 December

ReleaseACR Electronics receives FAA TSO authorization for new ARTEX ELT-DT for US-manufactured transport aircraft

11 July

ReleaseACR Electronics’ new GADSS distress tracking solution, the ARTEX ELT-DT, receives TSO C142b (DO-227A) approval for non-rechargeable lithium battery containment

2023
14 November

ReleaseARTEX ELT 5000 Distress Tracking ELT becomes first GADSS solution to complete safety of flight testing

16 May

ReleaseACR Electronics launches ARTEX ELT 4000M - an innovative transport-grade emergency locator transmitter powered by alkaline battery

2022
11 February

ReleaseThe next generation Non-Lithium Survival Emergency Locator Transmitter is launched by ARTEX

2021
19 October

ReleaseARTEX distress tracking ELT is preferred GADSS solution for world's major aircraft manufacturers

14 October Embraer will install the global aeronautical distress and safety system on E2 jets as a line fit, factory installed solution.

Embraer selects GADSS supplier for E2 jets

Embraer will install the GADSS solution developed by SKYTRAC and ACR Electronics on its E2 jets as a standard fitting. This will automatically provide an aircraft's precise location as soon as a distress signal is detected.

30 March

ReleaseBoeing selects ARTEX distress tracking emergency locator transmitter for GADSS compliance on commercial aircraft

23 March

ReleaseACR Electronics acquires satellite communication messenger and outdoor adventure app provider Bivy

2018
5 November

ReleaseACR Electronics announces acquisition of Latitude Technologies Corporation