Globalstar in Pact with ADS-B Technologies (GSAT)

Globalstar GSAT, a leading provider of mobile satellite voice and data services to businesses, governments and consumers, today announced it has signed an initial agreement with ADS-B Technologies LLC (ADS-B Tech). ADS-B Tech is redesigning and developing a GPS satellite based air traffic management system using its proprietary ALAS™ Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast technology, that can be used by civil aviation authorities and aircraft operators in the United States and abroad. According to the agreement, Globalstar and ADS-B Tech will work together to develop a system allowing ADS-B equipped aircraft to relay information to the ADS-B ground network and other aircraft using the Globalstar network of satellites and ground stations.