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Datalink

As an aircraft operator, World Fuel Trip Support's voice and Datalink communications by Satcom Direct provides you with cost-effective solutions and unmatched value. We work with the best of breed providers in the industry to ensure your air-to-ground communication needs are fully satisfied. Industry partners, packaging, and pricing are designed to suit any private or charter need.

Key Features

  • Unlimited data options and pricing packages
  • Cost-effective datalink solutions
  • Mobile compatibility - Mobile 360 and app platform
  • Open vendor architecture fully compatible with all avionics airframe manufacturers
  • Pre-depature/oceanic clearances

  • Digital ATIS
  • Automatic delivery of takeoff/landing reports
  • Flight plan and winders upload to Flight Management Computer (FMC)
  • Secure communications via Inmarsat and Iridium
  • FANS (CPDLC and ADS-CI Air Traffic Services (ATS) messaging
FlightDeck Freedom overview

FDF is Satcom Direct’s cockpit voice and datalink service. Using Inmarsat, Iridium, and SITA’s VHF networks, you can upload flight plans from leading trip planners around the world. FDF also gives flight crews direct access to cabin communications systems’ status and usage data, and a direct link to Satcom Direct’s support team.

FlightDeck Freedom overview

FlightDeck Freedom overview

FDF is Satcom Direct’s cockpit voice and datalink service. Using Inmarsat, Iridium, and SITA’s VHF networks, you can upload flight plans from leading trip planners around the world. FDF also gives flight crews direct access to cabin communications systems’ status and usage data, and a direct link to Satcom Direct’s support team.

Get updated information in the cockpit

FDF provides flight crews access to Digital ATIS, airport weather, enroute winds, graphical weather, flight plan uploads, pre-departure clearances, oceanic clearances, and email messaging to/from the aircraft. Dispatchers and ground personnel can track aircraft anywhere in the world via takeoff/landing reports, diversion reports, ETA updates, position reports, and Satcom Direct’s SD Flight Tracker.

Get updated information in the cockpit

Get updated information in the cockpit

FDF provides flight crews access to Digital ATIS, airport weather, enroute winds, graphical weather, flight plan uploads, pre-departure clearances, oceanic clearances, and email messaging to/from the aircraft. Dispatchers and ground personnel can track aircraft anywhere in the world via takeoff/landing reports, diversion reports, ETA updates, position reports, and Satcom Direct’s SD Flight Tracker.

Support the latest avionics

FDF supports all business aviation avionics including Airbus ATSU, Honeywell AFIS, MARK II CMU, MARK III CMU, Dassault Easy, Gulfstream PlaneView®, Rockwell Collins CMU/RIU, Teledyne Controls TeleLink®, Universal Avionics UniLink®, Rockwell Collins Fusion, and Bombardier Vision.

Support the latest avionics

Support the latest avionics

FDF supports all business aviation avionics including Airbus ATSU, Honeywell AFIS, MARK II CMU, MARK III CMU, Dassault Easy, Gulfstream PlaneView®, Rockwell Collins CMU/RIU, Teledyne Controls TeleLink®, Universal Avionics UniLink®, Rockwell Collins Fusion, and Bombardier Vision.

Enjoy distinctive, integrated flight deck and cabin communications

FDF is the only datalink service to integrate flight deck and cabin communications and allow connections to the leading international trip planning services around the world. FDF displays visibility to cabin communications by monitoring data usage and shows service outage notifications to the flight deck. FDF also provides flexibility in using satellite and VHF for datalink communications. You can also receive automated monitoring and notifications of potential hazardous weather and security situations, with FDF’s GeoServices.

Enjoy distinctive, integrated flight deck and cabin communications

Enjoy distinctive, integrated flight deck and cabin communications

FDF is the only datalink service to integrate flight deck and cabin communications and allow connections to the leading international trip planning services around the world. FDF displays visibility to cabin communications by monitoring data usage and shows service outage notifications to the flight deck. FDF also provides flexibility in using satellite and VHF for datalink communications. You can also receive automated monitoring and notifications of potential hazardous weather and security situations, with FDF’s GeoServices.

Improve compliance

FANS (Future Air Navigation System), ADS-C (Automatic Dependent Surveillance Contract), and CPDLC (Controller-Pilot Datalink Communications) are available via FDF. Your aircraft must be equipped to support these advanced Air Traffic Control safety services. Satcom Direct works directly with Air Navigation Service Providers around the world to further the approval of safety services via datalink in additional regions.

Improve compliance

Improve compliance

FANS (Future Air Navigation System), ADS-C (Automatic Dependent Surveillance Contract), and CPDLC (Controller-Pilot Datalink Communications) are available via FDF. Your aircraft must be equipped to support these advanced Air Traffic Control safety services. Satcom Direct works directly with Air Navigation Service Providers around the world to further the approval of safety services via datalink in additional regions.

Have Questions or Need Help Logging On?

If you have questions about Datalink or are having problems uploading your flight plans, we have a 24/7 team of experts standing by to help you.

Email: [email protected]
Local: +1 281 280 2291
Toll free: +1 844 505 5424
 

Request Access

If you are a new or existing customer and you want to learn more about Datalink capabilities, please contact your sales representative or use the contact information below. 

Email: [email protected]
Local: +1 281 280 2200
Toll free: +1 800 626 0577