Seamless aeronautical communication gateways
Creating a safer, better-connected and reliable aviation experience for everyone.
Leading innovation in aeronautical gateways
Enabling global communications
Calian has developed custom aeronautical gateways for over 10 years, enhancing in-flight communication for passengers and flight crews. Our expertise lies in engineering sophisticated hardware and software, including advanced modulators and demodulators, ensuring robust and reliable communication in the skies.
Transform your airborne communicationComprehensive aeronautical communications
Calian is charting new horizons in airborne communications—elevating connectivity while ensuring safety.
Turn-key solutions
Flawless integration for satellite communication systems
Our turn-key solutions span systems engineering, ground infrastructure for satellite communications, terrestrial network design, installation and comprehensive training to ensure fully operational systems.
Mission critical
Ensuring continuous, secure airborne communication
We emphasize high availability with redundant equipment and automatic fail-over, guaranteeing uninterrupted, safety-critical communications between the cockpit and air traffic control.
Service level monitoring
Advanced monitoring for optimal air traffic communication
Our systems include advanced monitoring capabilities to detect and alert network operators of service issues, ensuring consistent, high-quality air traffic communications.
Safe, secure, reliable
Precision engineering for advanced aeronautical systems
Calian combines in-house developed hardware and software with top-tier commercial components to deliver safe, secure and reliable communications. Our software adheres to RTCA/DO-278A Assurance Level 5 standards.
Long-term support
Sustained support for superior communication systems
From installation to decommissioning, Calian provides comprehensive long-term support and maintenance services, ensuring the longevity and reliability of your communication systems.
Our success stories
Inmarsat classic aero gateway
Revolutionizing aeronautical communication with Inmarsat
Calian crafted and implemented two classic aero gateway systems for Inmarsat, bolstering aeronautical services via the Inmarsat-4 and Inmarsat-6 satellites. These systems support seamless data, voice and safety services, crucial for crew and passenger communication with terrestrial networks, including air traffic control.
Inmarsat ACARS ground gateway
Reliable communication you can trust
Calian developed the ACARS ground gateway (AGGW) for Inmarsat. The AGGW plays a pivotal role in enhancing reliable and secure communication channels for the aeronautical industry, marking a significant advancement in air safety technology.
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Social responsibility at Calian
Committed to social responsibility.
ESG—more than a buzzword.
Our vision builds on our mission, values, historical commitment to social responsibility and key competencies. It provides a framework and focus for our activities and corporate communications related to ESG (Environmental Social Governance).
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Your service inspires us.
Proudly welcoming 100+ veterans to our team every year
Their expertise enriches our solutions, and hiring military spouses is our heartfelt way of giving back to the defence community. We’re committed to being there for you, in and out of uniform.
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4,000+ family members connected with family doctors
Our partnership with the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services ensures that military family members are connected with family doctors, hassle-free.
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Building a resilient community together.
$650,000+ in corporate giving
We are woven into our community’s fabric, our support extending to renowned organizations and causes. We’re not just about business; we are about building a supportive and resilient community together.
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Engaging in research that matters.
Our contributions to significant research projects and our focus on environmental safety are unwavering. We’re front-runners in compliance with environmental laws and continually innovate to lessen our ecological footprint.
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Committed to exceeding expectations.
30+ Indigenous community engagements
With a published Indigenous engagement policy, Calian sets out the framework and guidelines for all Calian business activities while being wholly committed to meeting—even exceeding—the five per cent Indigenous participation requirement on all Federal contracts.
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Global innovation for connected, safe and healthy lives
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