FANS 1/A+ is utilized on the North Atlantic Tracks - a series of six “highways” across the North Atlantic required to comply with FANS 1/A+ requirements.
However, it is critically important that your upgrades be thoroughly evaluated and carefully planned. Poor implementations can dramatically increase flight crew workload and make future upgrades inefficient and expensive. Honeywell is uniquely positioned to take advantage of its integrated product line, worldwide presence and customer focus to optimize the upgrade cycle for business jet operators and bring added value through implementation of FANS technology upgrades.
FANS 1/A+ provides direct data link communication between the pilot and the air traffic controller using Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC). Satcom is the primary means of communication in the oceanic / remote regions. Primary host is the Flight Management System. FANS 1/A+ protocol is also used on a number of other over-water routes Also in Canada and Australia.