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Satcom Direct Launches Datalink Flight Information Service Satcom Direct is offering a new cockpit datalink service that provides access to a set of flight communication applications, via both terrestrial and satcom service providers. The service, called FlightDeck Freedom, uses VHF (very high frequency) as well as satcom via Inmarsat and Iridium networks that can work with Honeywell AFIS Rockwell Collins RIU/CMU-4000, Teledyne Controls Telelink and Universal Avionics Unilink datalink avionics systems. AirCell it will be offering FlightDeck Freedom as well, probably by the end of this year. Satcom Direct's data-communications applications include PDC (pre-departure clearance), D-ATIS (digital-automatic terminal information service), text and graphical weather, uplinked flight plans, flight tracking and text messaging, provided by such partners as Universal Weather, Skyplan, and Air Routing International. Satcom Direct says it also provides a customized EFB (electronic flight bag) communications application. 10-23-2007. |
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