CGI VirtualFlightRecorder for Business and General Aviation

This document is a technical report detailing the CGI VirtualFlightRecorder, a flight recording and monitoring solution designed for Business and General Aviation (BGA). The report outlines the importance of BGA to society and the need for enhanced safety measures comparable to those in Commercial Air Transport (CAT). It describes how the CGI VirtualFlightRecorder meets International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards for a Global Aeronautic Distress and Safety System (GADSS) and provides features such as Global Aircraft Tracking, Autonomous Distress Tracking, and timely recovery of flight recorder data. The report explains the operational capabilities of the system, including its cloud-based architecture that allows for secure data storage and real-time monitoring. Additionally, it highlights the collaboration with industry partners and the support from the UK Space Agency and European Space Agency in developing this service. The document emphasizes the potential of CGI VirtualFlightRecorder to enhance safety management systems for light aircraft operators.