El Segundo, CA – Jan 15, 2015
VivaAerobus, one of Latin America’s fastest growing low cost carriers (LCC), has chosen to equip its new fleet of 52 Airbus A320 aircraft with a series of highly reliable data acquisition, aircraft condition monitoring and wireless data transfer solutions from Teledyne Controls, the aircraft data and information management business.
The Mexico-based airline has opted for Teledyne’s proven Flight Data Interface Management Unit (FDIMU) which is recognized as being the industry standard for data acquisition on Airbus Single Aisle and Long Range aircraft. The Wireless GroundLink® Comm+ flexible communication solution was also selected because of its ability to support multiple functions both now and in the future.
Not only will the new system meet the airline’s current need for downloading Quick Access Recording (QAR) and Aircraft Condition Monitoring System (ACMS) data, but it can also meet the airline’s future requirements, including the full integration and connectivity of tablet devices as electronic flight bags (EFBs) for flight crews, being discussed for 2015.
William Cecil, Director of Business Development at Teledyne Controls, states: “Our technology is incredibly reliable and installed in close to 70% of most commercial aircraft entering service today. It is therefore a proven ‘safe’ investment,” he says.
“But where our GroundLink® Comm+ system particularly wins is in its ability to support multiple functions beyond simply QAR and ACMS data download, and therefore protect an airline’s future investment. VivaAerobus has also recognized our long-term commitment to service and support.”
Juan Carlos Zuazua Cosío, Chief Executive Officer of VivaAerobus agrees: “We see Teledyne Controls not as a supplier but as a strategic partner in helping us to further enhance the flight safety and operational effectiveness of our fleet, and in protecting our investment as we look to integrate new technologies and thinking in the future.”
Teledyne Controls’ FDIMU performs mandatory data acquisition that provides data to the Black Box Flight Recorder, along with real-time engine and aircraft condition and health monitoring. Used in conjunction with the GroundLink® Comm+ system, ACMS data generated by the Teledyne FDIMU can automatically be provided to third party maintenance and trend monitoring systems, such as PW (Engines), Honeywell (APU) or even Airbus AirMANweb. The FDIMU is available for installation on the long range and single aisle aircraft families and soon on the A320neo.
The GroundLink® Comm+ automates data exchange between the aircraft and safety and maintenance ground systems. Using 3G/4G cellular wireless communications, the GroundLink technology features multiple channels of cellular high-speed data and does not require any infrastructure investment. The solution is available factory-fit from Boeing, Embraer and Airbus on new aircraft and can be retrofitted on all major commercial aircraft types.
Based in Monterrey, Mexico, VivaAerobus is Mexico’s Ultra Low Cost Carrier. It started operations on November 2006 after being created as a joint venture between IAMSA and Irelandia. On 2013 it announced a purchase order of 52 Airbus A320s, the biggest purchase order in Latin America to the European manufacturer. IAMSA is Mexico’s leading company on ground transportation services. It operates a fleet of 10 thousand buses in 22 states of the country and transports over 300 million people a year, reaching over 70% of the population. Irelandia, is the investment vehicle of the Ryan family, founders of Ryanair, the biggest and most successful low cost airline in Europe. Irelandia is a leader in the development of low cost carriers around the world. It is also an investor in companies such as Tiger Airways in Singapore, Allegiant in the United States, and more recently expanding the Viva brand with VivaColombia in Colombia.
To find out more, please visit www.vivaaerobus.com.
About Teledyne Controls
Headquartered in El Segundo, California, Teledyne Controls is a business unit of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated. Teledyne Controls is a leading manufacturer and innovator of a wide range of aircraft data and information management solutions for air transport, business & commuter aircraft, helicopter, and airport applications. Teledyne Controls supports its many airline, airframe, helicopter, and airport customers with extensive product-support bases and worldwide facilities. More information about Teledyne Controls can be found at http://www.teledynecontrols.com.
About Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides sophisticated electronic subsystems and instrumentation, including aerospace and defense electronics, digital imaging products and software, monitoring instrumentation for marine and environmental applications, harsh environment interconnect products, and subsystems for satellite communications, as well as engineered systems for defense, space, environmental and nuclear applications. Our customers include industrial manufacturers and energy, infrastructure and natural resources companies, as well as government agencies, airlines and aerospace contractors. Teledyne Technologies' operations are primarily located in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Western and Northern Europe. For more information, visit Teledyne Technologies’ website at http://www.teledyne.com.
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