Sat, Aug 12, 2006
Cost-Effective Iridium Voice Solution Offered For Boeing 747
Cargo
ARINC now has an STC for the
installation of Iridium-based telephony service on Boeing 747-200
cargo aircraft, among the world’s most popular long-distance
freighters.
ARINC’s solution uses advanced Iridium avionics developed
by ICG, the International Communications Group of Newport News, VA.
The compact, cost-efficient design marks a breakthrough in
price/performance especially suited to the communications needs of
global cargo operators.
“Installation of ARINC’s Iridium solution will
enable flight crews to communicate clearly with ground and flight
ops regardless of their aircraft location,” stated Wayne
Turnquist, ARINC’s Director of Aircraft Services. “This
is a great benefit for operators using remote oceanic and polar
routes where HF is currently the only voice option.”
ARINC plans to provide Iridium airframe modifications at the
location and facility of the customer’s choice. Additionally,
ARINC will offer installation kits for its Iridium avionics package
assembled under the FAA Parts Manufacturing Authority (PMA) of its
Colorado Springs Repair Center.
“Making Iridium kits available
to other authorized repair stations gives customers complete
flexibility in scheduling their modifications,” added
Turnquist.
The ICG Iridium avionics suite includes a small-footprint
ICS-100 transceiver and feature-rich Jetphone™ handset. The
line replaceable transceiver offers features not available on
simpler systems, such as call transfer, extension-to-extension
calling, and 3-party conferencing.
The intelligent ICG Jetphone handset can be located within easy
reach of crew members. It retains the simplicity of a conventional
telephone while offering, speed dial, and special function keys for
redial, new call, flash, and mute It can be customized with
additional features at customer request.
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