dBD Communications Announces Asia-Pacific Partnership with Pacific Aviation Consultants

Strengthening regional support across Australia, Indonesia and Vietnam through experienced local representation

dBD Communications, the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of wireless duplex communication solutions, has announced a new Asia-Pacific partnership with Pacific Aviation Consultants (PAC), founded by aviation industry leader Derrick Ogden.

The partnership marks a strategic step in dBD Communications’ continued international growth, strengthening its regional presence and support across Australia, Indonesia and Vietnam. Kicking off 2026, the collaboration was formally launched with a visit by Derrick to dBD Communications HQ for product training, aligning both organisations around shared priorities of safety, operational clarity and effective communication in complex ground handling environments.

Strengthening Regional Engagement

In this role, Pacific Aviation Consultants will play a key part in promoting dBD Communications’ aviation capabilities across the region, ensuring customers benefit from closer physical connection, informed regional insight and support aligned with real operational challenges.

Pacific Aviation Consultants will play a key role in promoting dBD Communications’ aviation capabilities across the region, ensuring customers benefit from closer physical connection, informed regional insight and support aligned with real operational challenges.

Complementary Expertise

PAC brings decades of first-hand experience operating within airport ground handling environments, alongside a deep understanding of the regulatory, cultural and operational dynamics specific to the Asia-Pacific region.

dBD Communications complements this with a portfolio of proven wireless duplex communication systems, trusted globally across aviation, rail and other safety-critical industries. With established deployments in multiple international markets, the partnership enables dBD Communications to extend its capabilities into new countries with confidence, supported by locally grounded expertise.

“dBD Communications’ approach to safety-led communication aligns strongly with my own experience working in complex ground handling environments,” said Derrick Ogden, Founder of Pacific Aviation Consultants. “Their systems are proven in demanding operational settings, and this partnership allows us to bring that capability to operators across Australia, Indonesia and Vietnam with the local understanding and support those teams need.”

Expectations for the Year Ahead

Over the coming year, the partnership aims to establish new relationships and collaborative opportunities across the region, increasing dBD Communications’ visibility, influence and engagement within Australia, Indonesia and Vietnam.

By combining local market understanding with globally proven communication technology, both parties expect to lay strong foundations for long-term regional partnerships.

“Derrick is widely respected across the aviation industry and recognised as a genuine expert in ground handling environments,” said David O’Connell, CEO of dBD Communications. “His experience, network and deep understanding of the region make him an ideal partner for us. With PAC’s support, I’m confident we’ll see meaningful progress and early successes as we strengthen our presence across the Asia-Pacific this year.”

About dBD Communications

With over 20 years of wireless innovation, dBD Communications is the UK’s leading manufacturer and supplier of duplex communication systems for aviation, rail and critical infrastructure.

From wireless pushback headsets to full de-icing communication setups, dBD Communications’ solutions are trusted in more than 34 countries worldwide. To date, over 10,000 Apollo and Athena systems have been delivered globally, supporting safety-critical sectors including aviation and rail, where 80% of UK engineers rely on its systems. This breadth of experience underpins dBD Communications’ reputation for safety, reliability and technical excellence.

To learn more about dBD Communications and its aviation communication solutions, visit www.dbdcommunications.co.uk.