The use of datalink contributes to the safety and efficiency of air navigation during all flight phases. SITA’s ATS AIRCOM Future Air Navigation System (FANS) enables air navigation service providers (ANSPs) that provide FANS-1/A service to communicate with participating aircraft. FANS-1/A service includes air traffic services facilities notification (AFN), controller-pilot datalink communications (CPDLC) and automatic dependent surveillance contract (ADS-C).
SITA has been involved in the development of FANS from the beginning. In 1994, SITA started work with Boeing, Airservices Australia and the US Federal Aviation Association (FAA) to achieve Part 25 Certification of the FANS-1 package. Since then, SITA has worked closely with all parties to ensure the interoperability of all system elements.
SITA’s ATS AIRCOM FANS provides access to aircraft using SITA’s AIRCOM Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) datalink service.
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The use of datalink by ANSPs assists in overcoming issues associated with voice operations and procedures.
SITA’s ATS AIRCOM FANS leads to reduced flight times and delays, resulting in lower costs to the aircraft operator.
ATS AIRCOM FANS facilitates standard phraseology by using pre-formatted messages to reduce the risk of misunderstanding, thus enhancing safety.
Cost efficiency is displayed by ATS AIRCOM FANS, facilitating dynamic routing that helps ANSPs choose a more fuel-efficient flight route.
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