![]() We now need to assess how this new system can secure the future CPDLC performance, hence enabling new SESAR applications like 4D trajectories. Maurice Georges, CEO of DSNA, said: “Iris has the potential to deliver the additional datalink bandwidth beyond VDL mode 2 to cope with increasing data-link data volume as European airspace continues to get busier. Full commercial service is scheduled to begin in the 2021-2022 timeframe. It follows the announcement in March that Iris had entered its commercial implementation phase after the successful conclusion of an extensive five-year research programme. ![]() The latest agreement is a significant further milestone for the Iris programme. In addition, their participation better prepares DSNA for the programme’s continued rollout and commercial service introduction. These ANSPs, which together handle the majority of European air traffic, are participating in an Initial Operational Capability (IOC) pilot with Inmarsat and ESA.Īs part of their involvement in the Iris programme, DSNA will capture performance data from pilot flight demonstrations, which is critical as they operate in one of Europe’s the largest and busiest sections of airspace. This includes DFS (Germany), ENAIRE (Spain), ENAV (Italy), EUROCONTROL MUAC (North-West Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands) and NATS (UK). This will enable precise tracking of flights and more efficient management of traffic by allowing pilots and controllers to collaborate on flight trajectories and calculate the shortest available routes, cruise at optimum altitudes, and use continuous climb and descent pathways to reduce delays, save fuel and address environmental factors.ĭSNA joins five major European ANSPs already involved with implementing Iris. Iris is also designed to enable ‘4D’ trajectories, pinpointing an aircraft in four dimensions: latitude, longitude, altitude and time, which is one of the major concepts defined in the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) modernisation programme. ANSPs will be able to rely on Iris’ certified, efficient and reliable datalink to increase ATM efficiency, relieve air traffic controller workload and enhance flight safety. The aim of Iris is to deploy digital controller-pilot communications to modernise air traffic management across Europe’s congested airspace and to relieve existing congested radio frequencies. ![]() ![]() ![]() The programme further reinforces Inmarsat’s position as a major driving force behind technological innovation in mobile satellite communications and aviation connectivity leadership that is sustained through substantial on-going investment and a powerful network of technology and manufacturing partners. In partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), Inmarsat is leading the Iris programme to deliver significant benefits to airlines and ANSPs across Europe by enabling secure, high-bandwidth, satellite-based datalink communications. Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, today announced that DSNA, France’s Air Navigation Services Provider (ANSP), has signed an agreement to join a consortium of European ANSPs supporting the modernisation of air traffic management (ATM) over Europe through the Iris programme. DSNA is the latest partner to join the ground-breaking Iris programme to improve air traffic management across Europe’s congested airspace ![]()
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