Wed, May 12, 2010
Enhanced GPS Part Of ADS-B Package Utilized By Icelandair To
Meet GNSS Requirements
FreeFlight Systems' 1203 SBAS/GPS has been selected and
installed on Icelandair's B757-200 fleet as part of their ADS-B
program which received an STC from EASA in late March, the company
announced Monday.
The FreeFlight 1203 SBAS/GPS receiver meets or exceeds ADS-B
position source requirements for most jurisdictions, including the
USA, Canada, Australia and Europe. For the Icelandair installation,
two 1203's were married with ADS-B compliant transponders from
ACSS. The 1203 integrates easily via ARINC 429 with most
transponders making it an ideal ADS-B position source for retrofit
applications. The 1203 requires no cockpit controls, and ADS-B
requires no integration with the existing aircraft navigation or
flight management systems, simplifying installation and
certification.
The approved ADS-B installation will allow Icelandair to take
advantage of more efficient routings in ADS-B enabled airspace such
as the Hudson Bay where specific flight levels are reserved for
ADS-B equipped aircraft.
"By offering several modular avionics solutions, FreeFlight
Systems is able to provide affordable ADS-B options to all segments
of the aviation market, from helicopters in the Gulf of Mexico to
airliners in Europe," said Tim Taylor, FreeFlight Systems President
and CEO. "Since the majority of aircraft flying today did not leave
the factory ADS-B ready, we are focused on offering retrofit
solutions that are easy to install and certify regardless of the
current avionics suite found in the aircraft."
The 1203 SBAS/GPS receiver is certified to TSO-C145 and meets
DO-160D environmental requirements (including helicopter
vibration).
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