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55th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show

April 4, 2012
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The largest gathering of avionics manufacturers, distributors and government-certified repair stations in the world is taking place now in Washington DC! An opportunity for manufacturers, distributors, technicians and business leaders to network and look at new solutions for avionics.

The official event site boasts:

  • More than 75 hours of FAA-accepted regulatory, technical and business management training.
  • More than 100 exhibitors in the AEA Exhibit Hall.
  • Meet the regulators and learn the latest issues impacting the avionics industry and your business.
  • The introduction of new avionics products for 2012.
  • AEA’s Show Specials – deep OEM to dealer discounts that could offset the cost of attending the entire show.
  • AEA’s social events, including the First-Nighter Party with a Crab and Beer Fest, the annual Awards
  • Luncheon and the Last Call Reception.

One exhibitor will be ARINC Direct offering flight support, flight planning, flight tracking, data services and flight deck communications for the business aviation community. For more information on these solutions please visit: business-flight-planning.com

DataComm Program Could Start in 2015

January 3, 2012
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This week we heard that digital data messaging between pilots and air traffic controllers is scheduled to begin replacing voice-based communications in U.S. airspace in the next three years.

A multifunction control display unit in aircraft cockpit shows a controller-pilot datalink communications (CPDLC) message. (Photo: FAA)
A multifunction control display unit in aircraft cockpit shows a controller-pilot datalink communications (CPDLC) message. (Photo: FAA)

The data communications program is considered one of six “transformational” programs leading to the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen).

Data messaging for air traffic services is expected to improve controller productivity and reduce workload by automating delivery of routine clearances, freeing controllers to handle increased traffic. Safety will be enhanced by reducing misunderstandings and radio congestion arising from voice communications. Data communications are integral to the networked, data-centric vision of NextGen.

The chosen contractor will provide ground-to-ground and air-to-ground segments of a data network between FAA air traffic service points and data comm-equipped aircraft. In the DCIS solicitation, the FAA said it expects the contractor to use one or both of the current commercial providers of air/ground communications–a reference to Arinc and SITA–to provide a VHF Digital Link Mode 2 (VDL-2) datalink for air traffic services that also accommodates aircraft communications addressing and reporting system (Acars) messages.

Acars is used mainly for data communications between an airliner and its operations centre.

ARINC has been providing flight deck communications to the commercial industry for over 20 years – tailoring it to individual needs and operational preferences.

Over half of the world’s business jets rely on ARINC for their air-to-ground communication needs. From the value and reliability of ARINC’s SATCOM and Iridium-based solutions, to the proven industry-standard ACARS and expanded capabilities of VDLM2, to ARINC’s expert Air Traffic Services (ATS) and world-class weather graphics technology – ARINC Direct goes above and beyond to ensure airlines have communications they can always trust.

More information about ARINC’s business aviation communications services can be found at www.flight-planning.aero.