A licence has been given to Aeromobile AS of Norway by the Malta Communications Authority to carry out tests in Malta.

The company has been licenced to use radio frequency spectrum and related radiocommunications apparatus to carry out tests on innovative electronic communications products.

These radio frequencies will be used to conduct land-based, installation and certification testing on board aircrafts that are being equipped with wireless systems used to provide in-flight mobile communications services.

The aircraft on which the tests will take place will be housed in the facilities operated by SR Technics in Luqa.

'The MCA is pleased to note that the test and trial regime for spectrum based technologies and services is attracting such activities to Malta,' authority executive chairman Philip Micallef said.

'Today, mobile services on board aircrafts have become a reality, with an increasing number of airlines offering such services. In recent years, Malta has continued to strengthen its reputation as a regional hub of aircraft maintenance and it therefore comes as no surprise that the first test and trial licence was issued in this sector.

'International companies operating in such high value added sectors appreciate the unique opportunities Malta can offer and are choosing Malta as their preferred location to test new technologies. This has a positive impact on the indigenous ancillary industries that support such tests and trials,' he added.

This test licence is the first licence of its kind issued by the authority. The licensing regime facilitates access to spectrum for technologies and services that are still at the developmental stage by introducing an accelerated licensing procedure and attractive licence conditions and fees for test and trial spectrum.

Malta's geographic location offers local and international companies a unique opportunity to test innovative technologies and service implementations on a national scale and at minimal costs, rendering this licensing model a very attractive proposition for companies developing wireless solutions.

http://www.mca.org.mt

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