Flightcell pioneered the development of airborne integrated mobile communications

In 1995, frustrated that he could not use his cellphone whilst flying, New Zealand pilot John Wyllie developed Flightcell - the world’s first cellphone to headset interface. John formed Flightcell international Ltd to take his invention to the world, and the company has since been at the forefront of aviation communications integration technology, developing the Flightcell Pro and Flightcell DZM systems.

Today there are over 3500 Flightcell systems in service worldwide, and Flightcell supply numerous high profile customers - such as the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines and State Department - with mission critical cellular and satellite communication and tracking systems.

Flightcell development timeline


1995   New Zealand pilot, John Wyllie, invents Flightcell cellphone to headset interface.
1996   The first Flightcell interface is sold.
1998   Flightcell Mk2 version released.
1999   Flightcell Mk3 export version released.
2000   Flightcell Mk4 micro-controller version released.
2001   Flightcell Mk5 version released.
2003   Contract to supply US Air Force AMC - 900 aircraft.
2003   Flightcell Pro LCD (version 6) released.
2004   US Army procures Flightcell Pro for Air National Guard units to cover communications to Antarctica up to the point of no return.
2005   Urgent response order from US Army for Hurricane Katrina - 60 aircraft.
2005   Design begins on Flightcell DZM for Special Ops project.
2006   Flightcell delivers 60 DZM for USAF KC10 Tanker fleet.
2006   Flightcell forms partnership with TracPlus Global for providing PC based asset tracking via internet.
2006   First SAR helicopters fitted with DZM.
2007   US Dept. of State Air Wing procures new environmentally sealed DZMs for UH1H airframes in Afghanistan.
2007   DZM installed in first Light Business Jet - Cessna Citation.
2007   Flightcell wins contract for secure voice communications and tracking for Colombian Air Force, development of DZM2 commences.
2008   Flightcell forms Partnership with Flight Explorer for providing secure tracking services to US Department of State.
2008   US Department of State expand DZM installations into Dash 8 and Beech 1900D.
2008   Flightcell forms Partnership with Guardian Mobility for providing tracking services.
2008   First of new DZM2 units installed on Rescue Helicopters.
2008   Colombian Air Force receives first delivery of Encrypted DZM2.
2010   US Marine Corps take first delivery of DZM2s for refit of H46 Airframes. DZM2 system passes Mil 704 standard.
2010   US Department of State commence installation of DZM2 into S61 program - up to 115 Aircraft.
2010   Flightcell launch DZM3 with built-in Iridium transceiver.
2011   LA Sherriff's Department selects DZM2 for new AS350 Fleet.
2011   DZM3 gains D0160 F qualification, and DZM2&3 gain NVIS Rating of Mil std 3009.
2011   Flightcell DZM becomes approved Iridium Satcom system for C130J by Lockheed Martin.
 2013   Flightcell DZMx launched at HeliExpo Las Vegas.

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