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Old 13th May 2004, 14:57
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Goldfish Jack
 
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It all has to do with CNS:ATM. Basically it logs on via VHF, SATNAV and enables the aircraft to constantly report to the logged on ATCC. IT is either FANS (Future Air Nav Systems) 1 for Boeing or A for Airbus.

It reduces the need to speak on a radio and the flight is continiously monitored, byt the ATCC concerned.

It is also part of the CPDLC - controller pilot data link communication, during which many of the commands/inputs/ comms will be done electronically as opposed to radio.

Much better system.

The A340 300s and 600s of SAA are equipped with it, as are 1 or 2 of the B747-400s.

There was a link to more information via the FAA web site and also Air Services Australia.
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