Fri, Jul 04, 2008
Allow "Office In The Sky" Flight Deck, Crew Communications
International Communications Group (ICG) announced this week it
has begun production of its new NxtLink 120A and 220A Iridium
communications systems. Both systems now support both Future Air
Navigation System (FANS) and Controller Pilot Data Link
Communications (CPDLC) as well as Aircraft Communications
Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) requirements.
The NxtLink 120A is designed for use on the Flight Deck while
the 220A serves both the Flight Deck and the Flight Crew.
"The NxtLink 120A single channel transceiver is an ideal choice
for aircraft that require a dedicated voice channel along with a
dedicated data-link circuit with full MCDU integration," said Jeff
Saucedo, ICG's Vice President of Sales.
"The NxtLink 220A provides an additional channel to support
non-flight deck requirements such as cabin crew voice or passenger
communications services. As the 'office in the sky' concept (which
duplicates all of the capabilities available on the ground) becomes
the standard for business aircraft, we anticipate a significant
increase in the demand for cabin voice and data services. That's
where the NxtLink 220A is the ideal choice. The choice between the
two systems depends on the configuration of the flight deck or the
communication demands of the passengers and crew."
ICG's NxtLink 120A incorporates two Iridium transceivers with an
internal CTU that permits a regular telephone connection for voice
and data. It's the logical choice for flight decks that desire MCDU
dialing services and direct audio control panel connection. The
NxtLink 220A is a three-transceiver device which combines dual
channels of global voice and data-link service with a third Short
Burst Data (SBD) channel.
Both the 120A and 220A devices offer pre-emption and priority
features to permit the flight crew to always access a channel.
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