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Qualified
communications
International Communications Group’s (ICG’s)
new NxtLink ICS-120A and ICS-220A
devices, offering flight deck voice and
DataLink services over Iridium, have passed
ARINC’s Avionics Qualification Program (AQP)
testing and have been approved for use on
the ARINC GLOBALink network.
In order to be validated and qualified to
send Aircraft Communications Addressing
and Reporting System (ACARS) and other
Datalink messages over its network, ARINC
requires satcom systems to pass its AQP
test and compliance procedures. The ICS-
Cordless control
120A and ICS-220A models are the first
ICG devices developed and certified to
equally serve the Air Transport and
Executive Jet markets with flight safety
communications capabilities.
Wessex Advanced Switching Products (WASP) activated screen. The GUI can be programmed ICG’s ICS- 120A device incorporates a
are launching their new cordless Graphic User to provide virtually any in-flight service in single Iridium transceiver (LBT) and a Short
Interface (GUI) at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2009. addition to seat / suite controls, such as duty Burst Data (SBD) modem and provides
Operated by means of wireless technology, free shopping, games, internet access, connections to customary and standard flight
the GUI enables both airlines and passengers destination guides, visual/audio entertainment deck voice and data systems. It is ideal for
to choose the on-board services they require or any other requirement to suit the airline. flight decks that desire MCDU dialling
while providing the complete freedom of WASP offers qualification of all of its services with
cordless use. It is as easy to use as a passenger control units to Boeing and Airbus direct audio
domestic TV remote. standards including RTCA DO-160, D6-36440 connections via
An enhancement of their original ‘corded’ and ABD0100 amongst others. WASP has an audio control
GUI, the WASP unit is essentially a ISO9001:2008 accreditation. panel to flight
sophisticated control pad housed in an crew headsets.
ergonomic case with a large, clear, touch See us on Stand 5A35 The NxtLink
ICS-220A is a
three-transceiver
Safe and secure
device which
combines dual
LBTs providing
two channels of
Europe Airpost has chosen AD Aerospace to supply global voice with
CabinVu-123 to improve safety and security on board an SBD modem
its aircraft. dedicated to
CabinVu-123, which has less LRUs, lower weight DataLink services.
and simplified installation compared to earlier systems, Both the 120A
provides pilots with a forward looking, clear and and 220A devices
unobstructed view of the area outside the cockpit door offer pre-emption
and in the adjacent galleys from their usual seated and priority features to permit the flight crew
positions. A series of cameras are linked to either one or two monitors and associated controllers to always access a channel.
within easy reach of the pilots for ease and comfort of use. With the view provided by the system the Both systems support both Future Air
pilots can visually identify anyone requesting entry and take appropriate action, should an incident arise. Navigation System (FANS) and Controller Pilot
“At Europe Airpost we like to ensure that we operate our aircraft with the best and safest systems, Data Link Communications (CPDLC) as well
which is why we chose CabinVu-123 from AD Aerospace” said Yasmina Arkoub, of Europe Airpost. as Aircraft Communications Addressing and
“This helps us provide the excellent levels of security our passengers require without high costs.” Reporting System (ACARS) requirements.
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