Avionics
FAA Approves Flightstar Datacom STC for Learjet 40, 45
Flightstar is also seeking similar STC approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

Flightstar Corp. has received FAA approval of an STC for data communications in the Bombardier Learjet 40 and 45, the Illinois-based aircraft services, maintenance, and management company announced this week. It allows the use of both controller-pilot datalink communications clearance delivery (CPDLC DCL) and aeronautical telecommunications network baseline 1 (ATN B1) CPDLC. Also available is an option to integrate Future Air Navigation System 1/A+ in ATN B1 CPDLC or CPDLC DCL configurations.