Teledyne Controls has launched its new GroundLink Edge Computing Platform (ECP) and AppLink cloud service, following FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the Boeing 737 series. The certification enables airlines to deploy, update and scale onboard software applications remotely across their fleets — without aircraft downtime, hardware changes or individual application‑level certification. All system management is handled directly by operators through Teledyne’s AppLink cloud service.
The approval marks a major milestone in bringing a software‑defined aircraft data platform to one of the world’s most widely operated commercial fleets, with certification for additional aircraft types to follow.
GroundLink ECP moves beyond traditional avionics and Aircraft Interface Device (AID) architectures, providing an open onboard edge‑computing environment that integrates 5G cellular, Wi‑Fi, Ethernet and ARINC 429/717 interfaces with an ARINC 679‑ and OCI‑compliant application server. Operators can remotely deploy and manage applications developed internally, by Teledyne or by certified third‑party partners, with consistent performance across fleet types.
“The launch of GroundLink ECP represents a transformative step forward for our customers and for the industry,” said Mehrdad Radmehr, President of Teledyne Controls. “By giving operators direct control over onboard applications, ECP unlocks new ways to improve operations, support flight crews and accelerate innovation. We look forward to bringing GroundLink ECP to operators across the full breadth of the aviation market.”
ECP’s open architecture removes barriers to innovation, enabling airlines to rapidly deploy and scale AI‑driven and IoT‑connected applications that enhance operational efficiency, improve real‑time decision‑making and accelerate digital transformation across the fleet.
