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China Eastern Airlines fits Iridium SatCom system to B737 fleet

Adam GavineBy Adam GavineAugust 3, 20162 Mins Read
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August 1, 2016 – Rockwell Collins has announced that China Eastern Airlines selected its Iridium aftermarket SatCom system for its fleet of more than 100 Boeing 737 aircraft. Installations are currently in progress.

The voice and data communications solution, installed via a Boeing service bulletin for Next-Generation Boeing 737s, will enable reliable long-range global voice communications, flight tracking and Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS). The solution is also capable of enabling Future Airspace Navigation System (FANS) for airlines that need it for their operations.

“Having an Iridium SatCom solution that is backed by the aircraft manufacturer ensures support long into the future and helps retain long-term aircraft value,” said Steve Timm, vice president and general manager, air transport systems for Rockwell Collins. “On top of that, our solution is affordable because of the innovative ways we optimize SatCom bandwidth for data transfer, all in a lighter weight unit compared to previous-generation solutions.”

The SatCom solution for China Eastern consists of a triple-channel transceiver that includes two channels for exclusive global voice communications and one for short-burst data link communications. It is the first Iridium three-channel transceiver to be approved by Boeing for FANS and safety services.

“Boeing is pleased to work with Rockwell and our mutual customer, China Eastern, to bring this technology to the retrofit market,” said Bob Dankers, director of Avionics Modifications, Boeing. “We heard our customers’ requests for a Boeing service bulletin to install this voice and data communication technology, which is usable where VHF radios do not operate and also satisfies mandates by the CAAC. This is just one example of Boeing’s commitment to finding retrofit solutions that provide the best customer value at an affordable price.” 

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