Aeronautical fixed service

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The aeronautical fixed service (AFS) is a telecommunication service between specified fixed points provided primarily for the safety of air navigation and for the regular, efficient and economical operation of air services.[1] ("Air service" means any scheduled air service performed by aircraft for the public transport of passengers, mail or cargo.[2]) The AFS is provided by voice and data networks, including:[3]

However, any aeronautical radiocommunication between specified fixed points belongs – in accordance with article 1.20 of the International Telecommunication Union´s (ITU) Radio Regulations (RR) – to the Fixed service.[4]

See also

References

  1. ICAO: Air Traffic Services, Annex 11 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, Chapter 1 Definitions. 2001.
  2. ICAO: Convention on International Civil Aviation, Doc 7300/9. 2006. http://www.icao.int/publications/Documents/7300_9ed.pdf
  3. EUROCONTROL: AMC and European Aeronautical Fixed Service (AFS). 2012. https://www.eurocontrol.int/amc-and-european-aeronautical-fixed-service
  4. ITU Radio Regulations, Section IV. Radio Stations and Systems – article 1.20, definition: fixed service / fixed radiocommunication service
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