Major Players Align for FAA’s DataComm Competition
Aerospace companies, airlines and communications providers have aligned to pursue the FAA’s Data Communications Integrated Services contract.
A data message is shown on this multifunction control display unit. The FAA plans to deploy data communications this year at key sites.
A data message is shown on this multifunction control display unit. The FAA plans to deploy data communications this year at key sites.

Aerospace companies, airlines and communications providers have aligned to pursue the FAA’s Data Communications Integrated Services (DCIS) contract, the second major step in the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) modernization effort. The contenders expect a contract award in June for the 17-year, multibillion-dollar program.