Firan receives EASA approval for AFIRS Edge+ on Airbus

Executive Summary

• Firan Technology Group received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its AFIRS Edge+ product on the Airbus A319, A320, and A321 aircraft families.
• This certification enables the global deployment of Flyht’s 5G wireless quick access recorder (WQAR) on one of the world's most widely used commercial airframes, replacing legacy 2G and 3G systems.
• The approval supports Firan's strategy to create value from the Flyht acquisition by offering a plug-and-play 5G solution that provides real-time aircraft data for safety and operational efficiency.

Key Details

• Certification Body: European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
• Product: AFIRS Edge+ (5G wireless quick access recorder).
• Applicable Aircraft: Airbus A319, A320, and A321 families.
• Previous Approval: The release notes a previously announced approval for Boeing 737 NG aircraft.
• Technical Capabilities:
  • Industry's first 5G-enabled WQAR plug-and-play solution.
  • Replaces aging 2G and 3G recorders as older cellular networks sunset.
  • Provides bandwidth and reliability for next-generation data demands, including advanced predictive analytics.
  • Helps reduce ACARS costs.
• Strategic Impact:
  • Clears the path for global deployment on widely used commercial airframes.
  • Firan plans to expand regulatory compliance to additional jurisdictions in the coming months to enable broader market access.
  • Part of the plan to create value from the Flyht acquisition.

Notable Quotes

• "The Edge+ approval for the Airbus family of aircraft, in addition to the previously announced approval for Boeing 737 NG aircraft, paves way for global installations of the industry's first 5G wireless QAR plug-and-play solution and a key part of our plan to create value from the Flyht acquisition." — Brad Bourne, President and CEO, Firan.
• "Edge+ replaces aging 2G and 3G recorders with a true 5G platform, ensuring airlines can continue to leverage real-time aircraft data for safety, operational efficiency and innovation." — Brad Bourne, President and CEO, Firan.