ANN's Daily Aero-Term (01.07.06): ACARS

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ACARS Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System is a digital data link system transmitted via VHF radio which allows airline flight operations departments to communicate with the various aircraft in their fleet. Useful for ordering lunch, perhaps?

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