Handling Services Gatelink Service
Dedicated Network Communications Dramatically Improves Efficiency in Maintenance and Operations
The IoT of aircraft continues to bring about progress in safety and efficiency improvements in the aviation industry as technology advances. Especially since the late 2000s, the digitization of maintenance data and operation data has become widespread, and tasks those were previously done manually, such as loading software parts and aircraft manuals, and loading and unloading data from aircraft, can now be done over the network.
The Gatelink Service was launched in step with the changing demands of today’s aircraft. As its name suggests, it provides high-quality, highly reliable data communications in the gate areas where aircraft are parked, contributing to dramatic improvements in the efficiency of maintenance and flight operations.
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Connecting Parked Aircraft with Airlines
Connecting aircraft and airline systems via a dedicated network
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Dedicated Network for Highly Reliable Data Communication
Send and receive maintenance and flight-related data quickly and with high quality
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Stable Operation 24 Hours a Day, 365 Days a Year
System operation status is monitored in Japan 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
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Services Provided at Haneda and Narita Airports
Available in designated areas at Haneda and Narita airports
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Available to All Airlines
All airlines can use the system by registering each aircraft.
Connects the Aircraft’s Communications Equipment on the Ground to the Airline’s Computer to Send and Receive Data
“Gatelink” connects devices installed on aircraft (such as EFBs) to host computers of airlines and other parties via wireless LAN and communication lines, transmitting and receiving data such as software parts, computerized manuals, and aircraft information. The ground-side system installs access points at airport gates and connects to airlines and other parties via our dedicated network. We also ensure reliability and security suitable for aircraft data communications, and provide services under 24/7/365 constant monitoring at the Avicom Center.
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Electronic Flight Bag - This refers to a system in which flight manuals, crew manuals, aeronautical charts, etc. are digitized and installed on a dedicated device.
Avicom Center
Our data center is equipped with an advanced monitoring system and a thorough backup system in Japan. We have a system in place that allows us to always be in contact with all related organizations that use our services.
24-hour Monitoring of Operation Status
It relays and monitors data communications between aircraft and the ground 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
A Thorough Backup System
All equipment is made redundant, allowing us to provide services with minimal impact even in the unlikely event that a malfunction occurs in any of the equipment in use.
“Gatelink,” which connects the communication equipment of parked aircraft with airline computers, is mainly used for communication before departure and after arrival. The content communicated before departure is mainly data related to maintenance and flight operations. For maintenance operations, various data is loaded, including software for control equipment such as the main wings and engines, and software for display equipment in the cockpit.
Additionally, flight operations will now load flight manuals, boarding manuals, and aeronautical charts, which were previously carried as documents, onto dedicated devices as digital data. After landing, data generated by the aircraft during flight (speed, engine operating status, altitude, aircraft attitude, etc.) will be immediately collected. This data will be used for operational management, daily monitoring, detailed flight data analysis, and more.
