Flightstar Corp. has received FAA approval of an STC for data communications in the Bombardier Learjet 40 and 45, the Illinois-based aircraft services, maintenance, and management company announced this week. It allows the use of both controller-pilot datalink communications clearance delivery (CPDLC DCL) and aeronautical telecommunications network baseline 1 (ATN B1) CPDLC. Also available is an option to integrate Future Air Navigation System 1/A+ in ATN B1 CPDLC or CPDLC DCL configurations.
“We are excited to offer this STC for the Bombardier Learjet 40 and 45 with four available variations,” said Flightstar avionics sales manager Greg Vail. “Our solution adds value and will extend the aircraft’s capabilities far into the future.”
The new STC requires a pre-existing Universal Avionics (UA) UNS-1Ew satellite-based augmentation system/flight management system, as well as integration of a UA UniLink UL-801 communications management unit and a CVR-120 cockpit voice recorder, with our without a recorder independent power supply.
Flightstar currently is seeking similar STC approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.