What are the key milestones for the deployment of data link services?
Deployment of data link services in the EATMN and SES data link airspace is as follows. 1. ‘Core area’ EC member states must support data link services in their area of responsibility from 07 February 2013. Note: Article 1(3a) and Annex I Part A of Regulation 29/2009 give the definition of the first airspace area where data link services will be operational. The start date for this first area is specified in Article 15. 2. The remaining EC member states must support data link services from 05 February 2015. Note: Article 1(3b) and Annex I Part B give the definition and the start date for this extension. 3. All non-exempted aircraft with an initial individual airworthiness certificate issued: • from 01 January 2011 onwards, must be equipped when entering into service; • before 01 January 2011, must be equipped before 05 February 2015 (retrofit case).
