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SiriusXM Weather: WSI Cancels InFlight

If you own an Avidyne MLB700 or WSI AV300-series satellite weather receiver, you might look for a replacement. At the end of 2017, WSI-now branded The Weather Company, an IBM Business-is pulling the plug on its InFlight cockpit weather service that it delivers by SiriusXM satellites. Avidyne said it isn't offering a replacement receiver because there's more demand for ADS-B systems.

Larry Anglisano
Verified

If you own an Avidyne MLB700 or WSI AV300-series satellite weather receiver, you might look for a replacement. At the end of 2017, WSI—now branded The Weather Company, an IBM Business—is pulling the plug on its InFlight cockpit weather service that it delivers by SiriusXM satellites. Avidyne said it isn’t offering a replacement receiver because there’s more demand for ADS-B systems.

Is this the beginning of the end for subscription-based broadcast satellite weather as many predicted? The short answer is no. It might actually be gaining more traction, with Garmin and SiriusXM leading the charge.

Larry Anglisano

Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.