Connect your Flightdeck

Datalink typically consists of AFIS/ACARS which includes Text Messages, ATIS/TWIP, Flight Planning, D-ATIS (Digital ATIS), Flight Plan Winds Update, Graphical and Textural Weather, OOOI (Out, Off, On, In) Reports, Pre-Departure Clearance & Oceanic Clearance. The newest service available through Datalink using the ACARS communications medium is FANS 1/A or CNS/ATM. Other services available through Datalink are EFB Messaging, Flight Following and connection to flight support services.

Some aircraft are equipped with a number of DataLink systems to provide redundancy or for continued service when out of range of the other system(s). Iridium, Inmarsat and VHF are used as the communications transceiver to send and receive Datalink messages.

In Aircraft with multiple systems a typical configuration is to use VHF AFIS as a default, when the Communications Management Unit (CMU) or the Data Management Unit (DMU) detects a loss of communications with the VHF AFIS system it will automatically establish connection through the Satellite Communication System.

When both Iridium and Inmarsat Satcom systems are installed in the aircraft the Iridium system will typically be used when outside of Inmarsat coverage area. Aircraft flying polar routes rely heavily on continued communications through the Iridium system which provides global coverage.

Air Sat One has a feature in our sign up process that allows the Account Administrator to grant limited access to your Avionics Installation/Service Facility or to your Aircraft Mechanic allowing the aircraft configuration to be completed.

When you grant user access, an automatic email will be generated and sent to the user inviting them to complete the configuration section; be sure you have the contact information handy when signing up for service.