USAF to Upgrade C-17’s with Cobham Aerospace Communications’ AVIATOR 700D

As part of an ongoing series of avionics upgrades to the USAF fleet of Boeing C-17 transport aircraft, Boeing has selected Cobham Aerospace Communications’ AVIATOR 700D Satcom System to provide global Inmarsat Aero H+ and SwiftBroadband services. The program, for +300 aircraft, is expected to be completed in 2025. Across the cockpit and cabin, AVIATOR 700D delivers critical functionalities in a form-factor of no more than eight MCU, including: Inmarsat H+ services MCDU and cockpit audio interface Multi-voice channels Cockpit data channel ACARS Flight-deck data link FANS/CPDLC-ready Engineered for use in military, government, air transport, business, and VIP platforms, AVIATOR D will provide critical safety, navigational, and performance data directly to the C-17 cockpit, expanding connectivity and reducing pilot workload for increased efficiency and overall operational safety. Commented Jen Waterman, Cobham Aerospace Communications’ Vice President, Americas, “We are honoured to have AVIATOR 700D selected to support the mission-critical transport operations of the C-17. We’re confident that, in partnership with Inmarsat, Cobham Aerospace Communications will deliver the connectivity and communications solutions on which the fleet relies.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Director of Sales Graham Joss at [email protected]