7 August 2019: A streamlined solution for CPDLC in Eurocontrol airspace has been developed by RUAG MRO International on behalf of their business aviation customers flying with Embraer Legacy 600/650. This solution is a small modification that will build on the OEM’s Service Bulletin (SB) for FANS / CPDLC. Using ATN by means of VHF, the modification supports a clear and quick digital dialogue between air traffic control and the cockpit.
“Our ATN-assisted modification package is purpose-designed to be straightforward and economical, requiring a downtime of five days for implementation. We believe this is a significant step towards making CPDLC technology accessible to a broad scope of Embraer Legacy operators, also in the Eurocontrol area,” states Christian Karl, Head of Sales Business Jets, RUAG MRO International.
The aircraft which are currently implementing CPDLC benefit from improved communications accuracy, reduced voice-messaging requirements, cumulative advantages from operations maintained above FL285 and optimum routing.
