Making VDL Mode 4 a Reality Bengt Moberg C.N.S. Systems AB ATN 2002 September 25th, 2002
Datalink expansion Need for expansion Uncertainties with different VDLs Continuously Delayed Technical risk Performance Uncertain CBA
A New European Datalink Service Provider Com 4 Solutions
European Network Datalink based on VDL Mode 4 No technology leap, ACARS still available Compliant with ATC/ATM requirements Com 4 Solutions the Solution
Solution driven by economics Substantially lower prices Solution giving increased performance Added benefits for Fleet Management Com 4 Solutions the Solution
Use existing aircraft infrastructure Radio with VDL Mode 4 & ACARS capability Use Com 3 VHF antenna GPS timing require 1 new antenna Overnight installation Com 4 Solutions the Solution
Step 1, 11 Ground Stations Step 2, 137 Ground Stations Total implementation 2,5 years Extension on customer’s demand Com 4 Solutions
1 System supplier 1-2 Network Suppliers 1 Avionics Manufacturer 1 ATM System Manufacturer Com 4 Solutions Partners Owners will be official in 3 months
2 stage rocket Stage 1 covered Stage 2 will automatically fire when stage 1 completed Com 4 Solutions Financing Contributors in US Asia Europe
Airlines today using ACARS European Airlines that does not use datalink today Everyone is welcome… Com 4 Solutions the Customers
A European Airline that today does not use datalink An expanding airline A profitable Airline An Airline seeking new solutions Com 4 Solutions