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CGI to support commercial flight trials of Iris air
traffic modernisation programme
CGI has been awarded a contract by
Inmarsat to support the second phase of
its Iris air traffic modernisation programme
with the European Space Agency (ESA),
which will include important flight trials
across Europe to assess the ground-breaking
service in a real operational environment.
Iris is being developed to deliver powerful
benefits to European aviation by enabling
high bandwidth, cost-effective satellitebased
datalink communications across
Europe. The programme contributes to
the delivery of the ‘Single European Sky’
(SESAR), which focuses on modernising air
traffic management and air navigation
efficiency. Satellite communications reduce
the pressure on ground-based frequencies
and Iris is also an important contributor
to reducing the environmental impact of
aviation and meeting CO 2
emissions goals.
As part of the programme’s second phase,
around 20 aircraft flying commercially will
trial Iris, once normal traffic levels start to
resume, allowing it to be assessed in a real
operational environment. CGI will continue
to support the specialised security gateway
developed as part of its first phase contract
and further enhance routing between
existing radio communications and Iris
technology, operating on Inmarsat’s satcom
network. Also in this phase, CGI will design
the full operational capability, which includes
developing the Iris system to support
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems or drones.
CGI will also support the design and system
safety functions.
Klarna says ‘Hello’ to Belgium with unique
payment proposition
Klarna, a leading global payments provider
and shopping service, has officially
launched in Belgium by introducing ‘Pay in
21 days’. Shoppers will be able to buy online
and pay once they’ve received the goods.
Klarna teams up with merchants, including
H&M, A.S. Adventure and Omoda as its first
step in the Belgian market.
With the launch of ‘Pay in 21 days’, Belgian
shoppers can now purchase their goods from
their favourite online stores and try them
before footing the bill.
The payment solution comes at no interest
or fee when users pay on time. Along with
the new offer, Klarna is also introducing
the Klarna app which allows users to keep
track of their payments, pay off existing
payments, as well as find inspiration.
Klarna’s shopping solutions aim to
elevate the shopping experience and help
consumers who are looking for flexible,
simple and safe ways to pay for their goods
online. Belgian shoppers will be able to use
the service at a variety of online merchants,
including H&M, A.S. Adventure and Omoda
and many more.
“Retail is changing at a rapid pace due to
rising expectations from Belgian consumers.
More than ever, consumers demand
transparent and efficient shopping services
that match their daily needs,” said Sebastian
Siemiatkowski, CEO and Co-founder of Klarna.
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