Singapore-based Tigerair will be upgrading 34 Airbus A320 aircraft (21 firm orders and 13 optional) with the latest version of the Rockwell Collins Iridium satellite communications (SATCOM) system. Deliveries will begin later this year.
Rockwell Collins says their Iridium SATCOM system provides flight crews with reliable long-range voice and data communications over the global Iridium satellite network and supports both the Future Air Navigation System (FANS) and Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS).