Satcom Direct’s FlightDeck Freedom simplifies transition to Future Airspace Navigation System 1/A (FANS)

Satcom Direct has expanded its FlightDeck Freedom (FDF) datalink service, enabling FANS 1/A and other advanced datalink capabilities for many airframes previously unable to utilize FANS 1/A. Satcom Direct’s FlightDeck Freedom now supports aircraft equipped with Rockwell Collins CMU-1000 datalink systems as well as aircraft equipped with a Universal Avionics UniLink UL-800/801 Communications Management Unit (CMU) operating simultaneously with Honeywell’s AFIS DMU, providing a simplified upgrade path for legacy AFIS DMU equipped aircraft to become FANS compliant. FDF supports all FANS/LINK 2000+ equipment and will be compatible with all future upgrades to other avionics. Integrating extensive features and functionality including clearances, weather, trip planning and monitoring onboard connectivity status, FlightDeck Freedom’s robust interface supports this aircraft equipment with no limitations.