ARINC DirectSM
to Help Operators Obtain FANS Certification, Training
October 10, 2011
Annapolis—Leveraging its status as a market leader for Future Air Navigation Services (FANS) in commercial aviation,ARINC DirectSM
has launched a new program to assist business jet operators iin obtaining FANS certification for their aircraft and aircrews.
An increasing number of business jets are being equipped with FANS operational capabilities today. FANS provides two-way communications between flight crews and air traffic control using Data Link, which minimizes communications errors and maximizes operational efficiency. FANS provides for requesting and issuing flight clearances on Data Link and provides ground-based controllers with highly accurate aircraft position data. This helps to relieve frequently congested VHF and HF radio frequencies, while improving the speed and accuracy of communications.
ARINC sent the first successful FANS message to its first airline customer more than ten years ago, but FANS service is still relatively new in business aviation.
“Many customers need help getting through the FANS regulatory certification and training process,” said Ryan Frankhouser, ARINC Direct Manager of International Operations. “We have launched a service to assist customers in obtaining and organizing all the documents required to obtain FANS certification in the form of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from the governing regulatory agency.”
As a part of the service, ARINC Direct will also monitor the process of regulatory approval and provide support to its customers as needed.
“Our goal is to help business aviation customers obtain FANS certification and training, so they can conduct safe and efficient worldwide operations using the most effective Data Link technologies,” Frankhouser added. “As more aircraft are fitted with FANS-capable avionics, it makes sense to use ARINC technologies and support to help customers take the next step into streamlined flight deck communications.”
ARINC Direct has also begun construction of a FANS simulator and training facility co-located with the company’s 24/7 Operational Control Center at its Annapolis, Maryland headquarters. ARINC will build the flight deck simulation technology as well as the controller workstation, for full end-to-end training capability.
“ARINC Direct Customers will have the opportunity to attend training at our facility and use the same equipment and technologies used by the U.S. Military and major business jet manufacturers,” Frankhouser concluded.
ARINC Direct plans to assist its customers with the FANS aircraft certification process starting immediately. The FANS training facility planned for Annapolis is expected to be operational during the first quarter of 2012.
ARINC Incorporated, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, provides communications, engineering and integration solutions for commercial, defense and government customers worldwide. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland with regional headquarters in London and Singapore, ARINC is ISO 9001:2008 certified. For more information, visit the web site at www.arinc.com.
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