Flight Operations | Applicability: Airbus fleet
Airbus Aircraft Family: A300 | A310 | A320 | A330 | A340 | A350 | A380
Iridium is the alternative solution to Inmarsat Satcom. It allows a complete worldwide pole-to-pole satellite coverage overcoming Polar Inmarsat limitations.
Iridium is:
- Capable of FANS A+
- Capable of ATC voice
- Same solution as line fit to guarantee fleet harmonisation
Benefits
- Weight efficient
- Low cost equipment solution for Satellite Communication
- Less power-demanding solution
- Fully integrated in the cockpit with no impact on cockpit operations