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Data Communications

Digital message exchange between air traffic control and aircraft, including CPDLC, ADS-C, and other datalink systems for clearances, instructions, and information (ICAO Doc 10037, GOLD).

Quick answer: Digital message exchange between air traffic control and aircraft, including CPDLC, ADS-C, and other datalink systems for clearances, instructions, and information (ICAO Doc 10037, GOLD).

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Quick answer

Digital message exchange between air traffic control and aircraft, including CPDLC, ADS-C, and other datalink systems for clearances, instructions, and information (ICAO Doc 10037, GOLD).

Why it matters

Data Communications matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Data Communications?

In this glossary, Data Communications refers to: Digital message exchange between air traffic control and aircraft, including CPDLC, ADS-C, and other datalink systems for clearances, instructions, and information (ICAO Doc 10037, GOLD).

How is Data Communications used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Data Communications are used for ATC clearances, weather updates, and route changes, especially in oceanic and remote airspace."

Why does Data Communications matter in aviation?

Data Communications matters because it supports clear communication in Advanced ATC contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Data Communications?

Data Communications is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Data Communications belong to?

In this glossary, Data Communications is grouped under Advanced ATC. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

Digital message exchange between air traffic control and aircraft, including CPDLC, ADS-C, and other datalink systems for clearances, instructions, and information (ICAO Doc 10037, GOLD).

Operational example

Data Communications are used for ATC clearances, weather updates, and route changes, especially in oceanic and remote airspace.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Advanced ATC

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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