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Satcom Direct Offers Fans Testing
By: Matt Thurber
Caption: The service is available at no cost to FlightDeck Freedom subscribers.
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Inflight connectivity provider Satcom Direct announced that its FlightDeck Freedom datalink service can now enable Future Air Navigation System (Fans) testing. This testing can troubleshoot or validate Fans capability in the aircraft from any location, using the company’s partnerships with Inmarsat, Iridium and ViaSat Yonder. Access to the Fans testing facility is a no-cost option of the FlightDeck Freedom subscription. The simulated test facility is available to Satcom Direct subscribers 24/7/365.