ACR Electronics, a leading provider of safety and survival technologies, is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with the largest airline in Hong Kong. This partnership aims to introduce cutting-edge Distress Tracking Emergency Locator Transmitter technology to the airline’s extensive fleet.

In a proactive step to prioritize safety and align with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 2023 Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) initiative, the airline has chosen the ARTEX ELT 5000 Distress Tracking (DT) system for its new build aircraft. The ARTEX ELT 5000 (DT) is an advanced emergency locator transmitter (ELT) designed to integrate in-flight tracking and post-flight localization capabilities into a single crash-resistant unit, thereby enhancing safety measures for passengers and crew members.

“This partnership signifies a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to safety and innovation in air travel,” stated Jeff Geraci, Vice President and General Manager for ARTEX. “We are excited to collaborate with Hong Kong’s largest airline to deploy our advanced ARTEX ELT 5000 (DT) system across their new Boeing fleet.”

Developed by ACR Electronics, the ARTEX ELT 5000 (DT) is engineered to future-proof aircraft with its advanced distress signaling and tracking functionalities. By automatically transmitting distress messages along with the aircraft’s precise location in real-time, the ELT 5000 (DT) ensures prompt response times during emergencies, leveraging the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite network for effective monitoring and assistance.