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Smith Myers Announces Contract with Airbus Helicopters to Supply Artemis Systems
iFly EFB and Hugerock Announce Joint Launch of iFly EFB X7 Aviation Tablet
Adventure Pilot, creator of iFly EFB, and SOTEN Technology-Hugerock recently announced a strategic partnership and the joint launch of a groundbreaking product designed specifically for aviation navigation — the iFly EFB X7 Aviation Tablet.
In June 2025, iFly EFB and Hugerock signed a strategic cooperation agreement aimed at combining iFly EFB’s expertise in aviation navigation software with Hugerock’s proven capabilities
in rugged
hardware manufacturing. Together, they will deliver an unparalleled flight experience for general aviation pilots. The X7 Aviation Tablet integrates iFly EFB’s powerful navigation functions with the ruggedness and reliability of Hugerock’s 2,600 nits X7 Aviation Tablet, ensuring stable accurate navigation support, and a brightest display of 2,600 nits under strong sunlight.
Key features of the X7 Aviation Tablet include:
• Exceptional outstanding Durability:
Engineered for the demanding aviation
environment with dustproof,
waterproof, and shock-resistant performance.
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Precise Navigation: Equipped with advanced iFly EFB software offering detailed maps, real-time weather updates, and flight planning tools.
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High-Visibility Display: Ultra- bright screen 2,600 nits that remains clearly visible even in direct sunlight.
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Extended Battery Life: Designed to support long-duration flights without interruption.
“We are thrilled to partner with Hugerock to launch the X7 Aviation Tablet,” said Juanita Boyd, VP of Operations, iFly EFB. “The Hugerock tablet is a perfect platform for the iFly EFB app. With its super-bright screen and ability to continue operating even in very hot conditions, it is ideal for general aviation, military, or commercial flight operations. We are proud to partner with Hugerock on this project.”
Mike Yu, VP of SOTEN Technologies- Hugerock added: “This collaboration with iFly EFB marks a significant step in expanding Hugerock’s presence in the global aviation market. The X7 Aviation Tablet not only demonstrates our technological capabilities, but also reinforces our commitment
to delivering high-
quality, high-performance solutions for the aviation industry.”
Smith Myers recently announced a contract with Airbus Helicopters. Under this Framework agreement, Smith Myers’ Artemis Mobile Phone Detection and Location Systems (MPDLS) will be factory-fitted and offered as a retrofit option across Airbus Helicopters’ fleet of aircraft.
Andrew Munro, managing director of Smith Myers, stated, “This tender and contracting activity was highly rigorous. Being selected by a company of Airbus’ status underscores the effectiveness and reliability of our Artemis systems, which are already being installed on a number of Airbus Helicopters now.”
Key Highlights of the Airbus Contract: •
• • Training & Simulation included
The Smith Myers Artemis suite of MPDLS has been saving lives worldwide. Recently selected for major U.K., European and North American SAR and Coast Guard programs, Artemis is designed to accurately locate mobile telephones in challenging airborne environments using only two small antennas.
The Artemis MPDLS can detect a phone at extended ranges up to 35 kilometers and provides unique capabilities, such as mass-mapping and geofencing, to minimize crew workload. The system is automated, quick, and accurate, leading to more rapid positive outcomes, even in low-light/ IMC conditions, and operates stand-alone with no requirement for the involvement of Mobile Network Operators.
Factory fitted and/or retrofit option (Artemis)
Full Integrated Logistics Support & Lifecycle Management
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