The Global Link - Arinc
The Global Link - Arinc
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November 2011 | #43<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Global</strong> <strong>Link</strong><br />
ARINC in Latin America and the Caribbean<br />
GLOBA<strong>Link</strong> SM /VHF Service in Latin America and<br />
the Caribbean<br />
Contact the Author<br />
Veronica Fernandez-Lozano<br />
Business Manager,<br />
Aviation Solutions,<br />
ARINC<br />
tel: +1 410.266.4008<br />
veronica.lozano@arinc.com<br />
ARINC has a long and established history of providing GLOBA<strong>Link</strong> SM /VHF Service in the<br />
Latin America and Caribbean region. In 2001 we began a comprehensive ten-year program<br />
to expand our VHF, HF data link and voice coverage to meet the region’s rapidly growing<br />
demands. During this ten-year period coverage has expanded from the original thirty-three<br />
ground stations to one hundred and thirty—one hundred and fifty ground stations if we<br />
include our partnership with DECEA in Brazil! Ten more GLOBA<strong>Link</strong>/VHF ground stations<br />
will be deployed in 2011. Furthermore, the program has been extended to support the<br />
continued growth in the region.<br />
In addition, ARINC continues to increase its presence in this dynamic region. In 2001<br />
we were operating in ten countries; today our reach extends to thirty-eight countries,<br />
with plans to add VHF ground stations in two more countries this year.<br />
ARINC’s VDL Mode 2 expansion project also continues in the region; we now have<br />
extended our coverage and provide VDL Mode 2 service in six locations—Mexico City, MX;<br />
Georgetown, BWI; Providenciales, Turks & Caicos; Kingston, Jamaica; Aguadilla, PR;<br />
and Antigua.<br />
Annual VHF data link traffic went from nine million kilobits in 2001 to forty million kilobits<br />
today. <strong>The</strong>ir increased use of data link applications shows how our airline customers have<br />
benefitted from the value of our service.<br />
Most importantly we have consistently exceeded all our availability targets, demonstrating<br />
our reputation for providing the highest quality of service. Our commitment to provide<br />
outstanding customer service and support remains our priority. We are proud to provide our<br />
services to the majority of airline carriers in these important and fast growing regions and<br />
will continue to strive to exceed their expectations.<br />
It has been very exciting for ARINC to have played an integral part in our airline customers’<br />
growth and prosperity over the past ten years. We look forward to supporting their continued<br />
growth through coverage expansion and service enhancements in the years to come.<br />
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