SITA Seminar - 22nd September 2003

Enabling CNS/ATM Implementation

As the primary sponsor of the ATN 2003 conference, SITA is pleased to announce an open seminar specifically for Air Traffic Service Provider organizations and aircraft operators taking place on Monday 22 September - the day before ATN 2003 opens.

This seminar will present the current status of SITA ATS AIRCOM's portfolio of products and services, as well as our latest evolution and future plans targeted to enable the expanded implementation of advanced, global Air Traffic Management systems and concepts.

In particular, the agenda will provide an overview of SITA's AIRCOM Datalink service, currently used by over 5,000 aircraft daily for the exchange of Aeronautical Operational Control (AOC) information - via VHF and satellite links - with the ground systems of aircraft operators and now ATS Providers

The seminar will also cover a presentation of SITA's Air Traffic Service application systems capability, which includes the dual stack ADS-CPDLC gateway enabling the accommodation of both ATN and FANS 1/A equipped aircraft.

Following the ICAO adoption of the VDL Mode 2 standard, SITA has embarked on a programme to upgrade our existing 700 ACARS VHF stations to VDL Mode 2 capable stations. The seminar will present the latest status on SITA's VDL Mode 2 deployment and future plans that will include the support of ICAO-compliant ATN internet services. The SITA ATN Service will soon be launched to provide services to "pioneer" airlines participating in Eurocontrol's Link2000+ programme.

SITA provides airlines with AIRCOM Datalink services via other local network operators in Brazil and Japan, providing seamless coverage for AOC communications in these regions. The seminar will examine how the transition of VHF AIRCOM (supporting the VDL Mode 2 service specifically designed to sustain ATS communications) will enable ATS providers to operate VDL ground stations in their territory, in partnership with SITA as the airline service provider.

The seminar will conclude with a dedicated Question and Answer session enabling delegates to maximize the value of their attendance.

If you would like to attend, please book early, as places are limited. There is no charge for this seminar which is open to all delegates to ATN2003.

Please register your interest either online or with Elise Jueni of SITA on +41 22 747 6771, or by e-mail (Elise.jueni@sita.aero).

Any questions or suggestions relating to the content of the seminar should be addressed directly to Akhil Sharma of SITA (akhil.sharma@sita.aero).