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Thu, Dec 18, 2003

EUROCONTROL Chooses ARINC

CPDLC To Launch In Europe

ARINC has been chosen by Europe’s aviation authority to introduce the next generation of digital air traffic control communications in Europe—CPDLC, or controller-pilot data link communications. EUROCONTROL has named ARINC to be the datalink service provider for its busy Maastricht Upper Air Center (UAC), as part of its LINK 2000+ program.

ARINC says it will deploy a network of 12 VHF Digital Link (VDL) Mode 2 ground stations this year to support CPDLC communications above flight level 245 in the skies over Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and northern Germany —- some of Europe’s busiest airspace.

When the system goes operational in October, the Maastricht air traffic controllers will be the first in Europe to have the benefit of CPDLC—an easier, faster way to communicate with commercial airline pilots.

“This award strengthens ARINC’s relationship with EUROCONTROL, and further demonstrates our commitment to becoming the primary datalink service provider in Europe, while leading with new applications of ATN/VDL Mode 2 technology,” stated Graham Lake, ARINC’s Managing Director for Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

CPDLC has long been anticipated as a key element of future air traffic control. It allows controllers to reduce their dependence on voice radio, replacing it with faster, more reliable text messaging between the controller and pilots.

This should lead to a reduction in delays, an increase in the margin of safety, and a reduction in aircraft operating costs.

FMI: www.arinc.com

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