Cobham featured its new Aviator 200 S satcom equipment at EBACE.
Aviator 200 S is a compact two LRU (Line Replacement Unit) satellite communication system that combines cabin connectivity and cockpit services all over a single Inmarsat SwiftBroadband (SBB) channel, meeting the requirement for FANS 1/A operation.
Cobham is working closely with Inmarsat to bring the next generation of airborne satellite communication to the market in the near future following final safety services approval of SBB.
The Aviator S series forms part of Cobham Satcom’s range of systems that provide simultaneous voice and high-speed data communications for cockpit and cabin in the air transport, business aviation and government markets.
Cobham says the Aviator SBB systems are easy to install and provide connectivity for applications including email, internet browsing, voice calls, data transmission, smartphone connectivity and streaming video.
It also combines the provision of SBB Aircraft Communications, Addressing and Reporting Systems (ACARS) data services for air traffic control and aircraft operation with an Internet Protocol (IP) data pipe.
The Cobham Aviator S system is designed to work down to around five degrees satellite elevation above the horizon.
The current compact SBB and SB200 antennas work down to about 20 degrees, but the lower-angle coverage will be needed when SBB is certified for aviation safety services.
Cobham also offers a range of high, intermediate and low-gain Inmarsat satcom aeronautical antennas to support Inmarsat SBB, Swift 64 and classic Aero I/M services.
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