Spectralux Avionics and Eirtech Aviation Services sign collaboration agreement

Spectralux Avionics and Eirtech Aviation Services have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the certification of a dual stack FANS 1/A and ATN CPDLC Data Link Solution on commercial air transport aircraft. The all-in-one data link solution, named Envoy, was previously announced at the AEEC Airline Maintenance Conference. Spectralux’s Envoy Data link unit provides flight crews the capability to send and receive Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) and Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting Systems (ACARS) messages over Very-High Frequency Digital Link (VDL) Mode A/2 and SATCOM networks. Commonly referred to as ‘Dual Stack’, Envoy provides CPDLC compliance with both ATN and FANS networks. It also provides a flexible ACARS solution to satisfy the most demanding requirements of an airlines flight operations and maintenance departments. The solution will enable airline customers, aircraft leasing companies, and operators to meet all known FANS 1/A CPDLC mandates with an all-in-one solution. Spectralux, the preferred supplier of Eirtech for Data Link units will provide hardware, software, technical data, and engineering support services. Eirtech will develop European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STC), provide the specific aircraft engineering and manufacture and supply installation kits. Spectralux and Eirtech will collaboratively pursue retrofit applications for various single and twin aisle air transport category aircraft. The solution which includes Envoy, STC’s, and Installation kits will be available through direct and in-direct sales channels. Eirtech will provide both FAA and EASA approved engineering documentation and certification needed for aircraft installation and certification, including STCs.