Avionics · FANS 1/A+ · CPDLC

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FANS equipage puts your aircraft back on the North Atlantic's most efficient tracks and altitudes. It is one of the smartest avionics investments an owner or operator can make.

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The Basics

What FANS Does for Your Aircraft

FANS (Future Air Navigation System) pairs CPDLC (Controller Pilot Data Link Communications) with ADS-C (Automatic Dependent Surveillance, Contract). Together they give the crew a direct datalink to air traffic control, replacing voice position reports over the ocean. It is the equipment standard required to fly the North Atlantic Organized Track System between FL290 and FL410.

With FANS

  • Full access to NAT track altitudes, FL290 to FL410
  • More direct routing across the Atlantic
  • The flexibility to request the most favorable winds
  • An aircraft that is ready for international trips

Without FANS

  • Kept out of the mandated FL290 to FL410 band on the North Atlantic
  • Longer, less efficient routings
  • Higher fuel burn and the possibility of an extra fuel stop
  • A smaller pool of interested buyers at resale
Map of FANS 1/A+ airspace worldwide, including the North Atlantic and Pacific

FANS 1/A+ Airspace, Global Coverage. Shaded areas show where FANS datalink is used. Map: ICAO FANS 1/A+ coverage.

The Problem Altitude

Where the Efficient Crossings Happen

Since January 2020, datalink equipage has been required from FL290 through FL410 across the North Atlantic, with limited exceptions. That band holds the organized tracks and the altitudes most jets want for a transatlantic crossing.

A non-equipped aircraft has to plan around it. For a G-IV, that usually means a lower altitude, a longer route, and a heavier fuel bill.
FL450 G-IVSP maximum certified altitude
FL410 – FL290 NAT datalink mandate airspace. FANS 1/A+ with CPDLC and ADS-C required.
BELOW FL290 Where non-equipped aircraft typically end up on the crossing

Simplified illustration. Specific exceptions and routing depend on the flight plan and current NAT procedures.
Key Considerations

Why FANS Pays for Itself

01

Fuel Savings

Access to the NAT Organized Track System means more direct routing and the ability to choose flight levels with the most favorable winds. For operators flying multiple crossings a year, cumulative fuel savings can substantially offset the upgrade cost.
02

Time

Routing around datalink-mandated airspace can add well over an hour to a transatlantic crossing at Mach 0.80, and may require an additional fuel stop. Every added hour means direct cost, crew duty time, and a longer day for the people in the cabin.
03

Fleet Economics

An aircraft on the ground earns nothing. Without FANS, a long-range jet is effectively limited to North American operations. Upgrading restores its international revenue potential so it stays on the trip board instead of in the hangar.
04

Resale Value

Non-equipped medium and large-cabin jets tend to sit longer on the market and attract lower offers. FANS equipage keeps your aircraft appealing to the broadest pool of buyers and supports stronger residual value at sale.
The Case for FANS on the G-IV

Built to Cross Oceans.

The Gulfstream G-IVSP was designed for long-range international flying, with a range of roughly 4,220 nautical miles. Without FANS, much of that capability goes unused on the routes it was built for.

Our avionics team works through what your G-IV already has installed, what it needs, and how to get the upgrade done with as little downtime as possible.

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FANS FAQS

  • FANS 1/A+ is the current standard for Future Air Navigation System equipage. It combines CPDLC, which lets the crew and controllers exchange text messages instead of voice calls, with ADS-C, which automatically reports the aircraft's position to ATC. It is the standard used for datalink operations in oceanic and remote airspace.

  • No. ADS-B Out is a separate surveillance requirement, mostly tied to domestic airspace. FANS covers datalink communication and position reporting over the ocean. Many aircraft need both.

  • In most cases, yes, but the path depends on what is already installed, especially the FMS and communications equipment. We review your current configuration first so the quote reflects your actual aircraft.

  • Downtime depends on the scope of the upgrade. We give you a realistic timeline along with your quote, and we can often pair the work with a scheduled inspection to reduce time out of service.Absolutely. Routine inspections detect early wear, adhesion concerns, and inflation performance issues before they become operational risks.

  • Yes. Haggan Aviation's avionics team supports a range of business aircraft. Give us a call with your make, model, and current avionics, and we will tell you what an upgrade would involve.