Avionics
Operators’ Fans STC Options Growing
With a variety of equipment and STC options on the market, operators have choices when it comes to Fans equipage.

The array of choices for business jet operators flying transatlantic routes and needing to comply with Future Air Navigation System (Fans) mandates is growing, with new certifications and more equipment options. Fans requires a compatible flight management system (FMS), a datalink (satcom) and a cockpit voice recorder capable of storing data messaging. Fans is currently required for North Atlantic operations between FL350 and FL390, though eventually it will be expanded to cover more altitudes. The equipment also supports future implementation of data messaging in the U.S. as part of the FAA’s NextGen efforts, although there is currently no mandate for so-called DataComm.