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Dassault Falcon Offers ADS-B Out STC for Falcon 50EX Aircraft
SAINT-CLOUD, France, February 14, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Dassault Falcon has developed a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to install ADS-B
Out (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out) on Falcon 50EX aircraft equipped with
ProLine 4 avionics. With this STC, Falcon operators can take advantage of the safety and
operational improvements of the new technology before the mandated compliance dates set by
airworthiness authorities.
ADS-B is a satellite-based surveillance technology for tracking aircraft and is part
of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). The ADS-B infrastructure is
expected to be operational by 2013. Falcon operators who choose to have the STC kit
installed beforehand can realize advantages such as optimized flight paths and reduced
separation in areas of limited or no radar coverage where the service is currently
operational.
"We've made it a priority to develop new products that can improve safety and
operational efficiencies for both in and out of production aircraft models," said Frank
Youngkin, Senior Vice President of Customer Service for Dassault Falcon. "In the case of
ADS-B Out, there are many benefits operators can take advantage of prior to the mandated
compliance date, so we put a focus on bringing this STC to market as soon as possible."
The STC Data Package calls for replacing existing transponders with upgraded units
that support the new protocol, along with wiring and other related components. It can be
installed by any Dassault Service Center as well as any Authorized Service Center. The
installation takes approximately two weeks, but requires no additional downtime if
combined with a C Check. EASA certification for the STC package is expected later in the
year.
About Dassault Falcon
Dassault Falcon is responsible for selling and supporting Falcon business jets
throughout the world. It is part of Dassault Aviation, a leading aerospace company with a
presence in over 70 countries across five continents. Dassault Aviation produces the
Rafale fighter jet as well as the complete line of Falcon business jets. The company has
assembly and production plants in both France and the United States and service facilities
on multiple continents. It employs a total workforce of over 12,000. Since the rollout of
the first Falcon 20 in 1963, over 2,100 Falcon jets have been delivered to 67 countries
worldwide. The family of Falcon jets currently in production includes the tri-jets-the
Falcon 900LX and the 7X-as well as the twin-engine Falcon 2000LX and the new 2000S.
Press Contacts
Dassault Aviation (Saint-Cloud, France)
Vadim Feldzer Tel. +33-1-47-11-44-13
Marie-Alexandrine Munoz Tel. +33-1-47-11-64-23
Dassault Falcon (Teterboro Airport, USA)
Ralph Aceti Tel. +1-201-541-45-85
Andrew Ponzoni Tel. +1-201-541-45-88
Photos
Hi Res Photos at: http://www.falconphotogallery.com (USER ID: dassault - PASSWORD:
falcon)
Source: Dassault Falcon
Dassault Falcon Offers ADS-B Out STC for Falcon 50EX Aircraft
SAINT-CLOUD, France, February 14, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Dassault Falcon has developed a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to install ADS-B
Out (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out) on Falcon 50EX aircraft equipped with
ProLine 4 avionics. With this STC, Falcon operators can take advantage of the safety and
operational improvements of the new technology before the mandated compliance dates set by
airworthiness authorities.
ADS-B is a satellite-based surveillance technology for tracking aircraft and is part
of the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). The ADS-B infrastructure is
expected to be operational by 2013. Falcon operators who choose to have the STC kit
installed beforehand can realize advantages such as optimized flight paths and reduced
separation in areas of limited or no radar coverage where the service is currently
operational.
"We've made it a priority to develop new products that can improve safety and
operational efficiencies for both in and out of production aircraft models," said Frank
Youngkin, Senior Vice President of Customer Service for Dassault Falcon. "In the case of
ADS-B Out, there are many benefits operators can take advantage of prior to the mandated
compliance date, so we put a focus on bringing this STC to market as soon as possible."
The STC Data Package calls for replacing existing transponders with upgraded units
that support the new protocol, along with wiring and other related components. It can be
installed by any Dassault Service Center as well as any Authorized Service Center. The
installation takes approximately two weeks, but requires no additional downtime if
combined with a C Check. EASA certification for the STC package is expected later in the
year.
About Dassault Falcon
Dassault Falcon is responsible for selling and supporting Falcon business jets
throughout the world. It is part of Dassault Aviation, a leading aerospace company with a
presence in over 70 countries across five continents. Dassault Aviation produces the
Rafale fighter jet as well as the complete line of Falcon business jets. The company has
assembly and production plants in both France and the United States and service facilities
on multiple continents. It employs a total workforce of over 12,000. Since the rollout of
the first Falcon 20 in 1963, over 2,100 Falcon jets have been delivered to 67 countries
worldwide. The family of Falcon jets currently in production includes the tri-jets-the
Falcon 900LX and the 7X-as well as the twin-engine Falcon 2000LX and the new 2000S.
Press Contacts
Dassault Aviation (Saint-Cloud, France)
Vadim Feldzer Tel. +33-1-47-11-44-13
Marie-Alexandrine Munoz Tel. +33-1-47-11-64-23
Dassault Falcon (Teterboro Airport, USA)
Ralph Aceti Tel. +1-201-541-45-85
Andrew Ponzoni Tel. +1-201-541-45-88
Photos
Hi Res Photos at: http://www.falconphotogallery.com (USER ID: dassault - PASSWORD:
falcon)
Source: Dassault Falcon