First Invitiations to Tender Posted For Iris (ARTES 10)

Tender 1-5522 is the Definition Phase of the Satellite System for ARTES 10. Its objective is to provide a solid design and development plan for ATM dedicated satcom capacity able to meet the standardisation, certification and deployment milestones of the complementary terrestrial communication system(s).

Tender 1-5519 is for Communication System Design. This ITT is calling for the development of a new (or adapted) communication standard to be used by SESAR, adopted at ICAO level and valid worldwide, which fully meets the Communications Operating Concept and Requirements (COCR) elaborated jointly by Eurocontrol and the FAA.

Iris aims to develop satellite communications for exchanges between aircraft and flight control centres, complementing existing and future systems in support of the growth in worldwide air traffic operations.

For further detail on the ITTs, click on the Current and Future Opportunities link located in the left column of this page.  For information on the ITT bidding process and ITT documentation, follow the Electronic Mail Invitation To Tender (EMITS) links located in the right column of this page.

Published 30 June 2011
Last updated at 06 August 2014 - 10:38