FAA Approves Use of ARINC’s HFDL Network for Air Traffic Control Data Link Communications

Last week we heard that following a recent trial, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has prepared the way for data link Air Traffic Control (ATC) communications over the global High Frequency Data Link (HFDL) network of ARINC Incorporated.

This decision means that aircraft already using HFDL for operational communications will be capable of using the ARINC service to communicate with controllers as well.

 “By offering customers maximum diversity in media, including Satellite, VHF and HFDL, ARINC is in the unique position of delivering the most robust communications package possible,” stated Bill Doyen, ARINC’s HFDL Program Manager. “The aviation industry has already embraced HFDL, as evidenced by its two largest airframe makers providing HFDL forward-fit on all new long-range aircraft coming off their lines.”

HFDL is a unique global data communications service available only through ARINC. Ground stations located around the world provide overlapping, redundant HFDL coverage everywhere on the planet, including the north and south polar regions. ARINC’s HFDL service has experienced consistent double-digit growth year after year.

This is just one of the many flight deck communication and flight support services available through ARINC. More information can be found at http://www.business-flight-support.com/.