Air China has selected the Thales TopFlight SATCOM satellite communications solution for their 22 B737 aircraft, scheduled for delivery between 2015 and 2016. The Thales TopFlight SATCOM is the latest generation in satellite communication systems, offering voice and data services for both cockpit and cabin. It was the first ARINC 781 SATCOM system to be certified on Boeing aircraft, and it remains the lightest and the most reliable SBB satellite communciation system in the commercial air transport market. Its B737 configuration will provide two voice and one data channels, enabling ACARS & FANS1 communications, and can be configured to deliver Swiftbroadband to the cockpit, thus future proofing cockpit connectivity for the industry’s increasing data requirements. “This selection is a result of a reliable product and the Thales quality of support,” said Air China.
Air China selects Thales for its B737 satellite communications
Key Takeaways:
- Air China selected Thales TopFlight SATCOM for 22 new B737 aircraft to provide advanced satellite communication services for both cockpit and cabin.
- The Thales TopFlight SATCOM is a latest-generation, lightweight, and reliable system, offering voice and data channels for ACARS & FANS1 communications.
- It was the first ARINC 781 SATCOM certified on Boeing aircraft and is future-proofed with Swiftbroadband capability to meet increasing data requirements.
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