Long Haul
A digital communications channel established between aircraft and ATC/dispatch for automatic reporting, clearances, and text exchanges (e.g., CPDLC, ACARS).
Quick answer: A digital communications channel established between aircraft and ATC/dispatch for automatic reporting, clearances, and text exchanges (e.g., CPDLC, ACARS).
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A digital communications channel established between aircraft and ATC/dispatch for automatic reporting, clearances, and text exchanges (e.g., CPDLC, ACARS).
Data Link Connection matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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
In this glossary, Data Link Connection refers to: A digital communications channel established between aircraft and ATC/dispatch for automatic reporting, clearances, and text exchanges (e.g., CPDLC, ACARS).
In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Data link connection established, position reports and clearances will be sent automatically."
Data Link Connection matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul 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.
Data Link Connection is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.
In this glossary, Data Link Connection is grouped under Long Haul. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.
A digital communications channel established between aircraft and ATC/dispatch for automatic reporting, clearances, and text exchanges (e.g., CPDLC, ACARS).
Data link connection established, position reports and clearances will be sent automatically.
English reference definition
ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG
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