ARINC WINS CONTRACT TO ENHANCE ACARS

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ARINC Incorporated today announced it has signed a comprehensive technology replacement agreement with long-time customer AVICOM JAPAN Co.Ltd.
Under the contract, ARINC will enhance Japan’s ACARS® (Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System) data link infrastructure with more efficient ACARS multiple-service technology. The contract was awarded in competitive bidding.
The technology refreshment will be a significant benefit to civil aviation in Japan by allowing increased data link message traffic for both Aeronautical Operational Control (AOC) and Air Traffic Control (ATC) communications. The project will also meet AVICOM’s objectives to prepare for future Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) and Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN) operations, after the new ARINC systems are in place.
“We anticipate the aviation outlook in Japan will grow, and our project with ARINC will ensure we are able to support the industry’s requirements for aviation communications,” stated AVICOM JAPANPresident Hiroto Nobukiyo. “I look forward to working closely with ARINC to realize our objectives.”
Randy Pizzi, Vice President and Managing Director of ARINC’s Asia Pacific Division said, “We are very pleased to receive this opportunity to continue working with AVICOM to develop and enhance their communications infrastructure.”
CPDLC is a data link application that allows for direct exchange of text-based messages between air traffic controllers and pilots. The ATN is designed to provide data communication services to Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) for AOC traffic.
ARINC’s replacement project for AVICOM will include a central processing and networking system (CPS and AMQS), together with installation of fully redundant multiple-service ground system (MSGS) capability at 60 current airport sites. The technology includes Multiple-Service Digital Radio (MDR) components that may be used for VHF ACARS, VDL or voice communications by changing software configurations. This means AVICOM will not need to maintain different hardware for each service.