ASRI versus ARINC

[Larry51]

I'm trying to update the aviation section of my database. I noticed that a lot of the ARINC licensed frequencies in the Norfolk area have been replaced by frequencies licensed to Aviation Spectrum Resources Inc (ASRI).

In checking around, I find that ARINC is still in business, so I'm not sure what's going on. Can anyone shed some light as to what's going on?

 

[nd5y]

A few years ago ASRI was spun off or divested from ARINC. I don't know the exact history of it or their current relationship.

 

[Larry51]

Interesting. According to their website, ARINC still holds the licenses for the ACARS sites nationwide. But ASRI now holds the licenses for all the fixed ground stations locally.

 

[w6pc]

I'm trying to update the aviation section of my database. I noticed that a lot of the ARINC licensed frequencies in the Norfolk area have been replaced by frequencies licensed to Aviation Spectrum Resources Inc (ASRI).

In checking around, I find that ARINC is still in business, so I'm not sure what's going on. Can anyone shed some light as to what's going on?

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I believe the change took place in 2010. ARSI is housed in the same address on Riva Road as ARINC. I am unclear as to why the need arose to make the change out of the ARINC name. All the processes and forms are basically copies of the old ARINC forms with a new letterhead pasted on. I deal with this organization from time to time on business.

Mark