Press Release

Issued by Universal Avionics, an Elbit Systems company.

October 9, 2017

Universal Avionics authorized dealer, Chicago Jet Group, is adding the new Aeronautical Telecommunications Network Baseline 1 (ATN B1) Module for the UniLink UL-800/801 Communications Management Unit to all of their existing FAA and EASA approved FANS/CPDLC STCs. This will allow customers to upgrade for ATN B1 CPDLC and Context Management functions required for the 05 February 2020 European mandate, formerly known as Link 2000+.

"Aircraft operating in European airspace will need to be equipped for ATN B1 CPDLC," said Mike Marie, Universal Avionics Central U.S. regional sales manager. "Universal's UniLink UL-800/801 now has the capability to meet the data link requirements around the world," he added. "We are excited to provide operators with the opportunity to prepare for the future of our airspace worldwide, including the European ATN B1 CPDLC mandate."

"Chicago Jet Group is continuing to enhance our existing FANS/CPDLC AML STC's," said Mike Mitera, president of Chicago Jet Group. "This includes the addition of the recently available ATN/Link 2000+ capability for Europe on the Universal UL-801 to all of our existing FAA and EASA approved FANS/CPDLC STCs," he added. "This will give customers that have already purchased these Chicago Jet Group STCs the option to add the ATN/Link 2000+ capability for Europe."

The UniLink UL-800/801 CMU can be installed on a wide range of platforms, even those with a third party Flight Management System (FMS). Unlike other solutions, the UniLink UL-801 has the FANS and ATN B1 software built in, along with an internal VDL Mode 2 radio.

For more information, visit Universal Avionics booth N2821 during NBAA-BACE 2017 while exhibit halls are open.