ACARS Consulting
Reduce ACARS costs and eliminate redundant systems with in-house server implementation.
- In-house ACARS server implementation to cut recurring costs and eliminate redundancy
- Covers flight planning uplink, performance data, and A350 Type X services
- Deep operational experience with Airbus ACARS environments
ACARS costs are often an overlooked line item in airline IT budgets. Per-message and per-flight fees from legacy ACARS service providers add up — and in many cases, operators are running redundant services inherited from previous contracts or aircraft generations.
What we do
FEEL.AERO brings extensive hands-on ACARS experience to help airlines:
Audit and reduce costs
We review your current ACARS service contracts, message volume, and service utilization. Redundant services are identified and eliminated. We quantify the monthly savings available from an in-house approach.
In-house server implementation
We implement and configure in-house ACARS servers, covering:
- Flight planning uplink: Direct integration with your flight planning system
- Performance data uplink: Real-time performance computation data to aircraft
- Operational messaging: Custom ACARS message formats and workflows
A350 Type X
The A350 uses Type X ACARS for specific uplink functions. We implement Type X services within your in-house ACARS environment, ensuring compatibility with the A350 eOPS ground server.
Knowledge transfer
We document the implemented infrastructure and train your IT team to operate and maintain it — avoiding future dependency on external vendors.
Our ACARS infrastructure
FEEL.AERO operates its own ACARS infrastructure, which underpins several of our products and services. This gives us practical operational experience beyond pure consulting.
Frequently asked questions
What is ACARS?
ACARS (Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System) is the digital data link used to exchange pre-departure, en-route, and arrival messages between aircraft and ground systems — covering weather, performance data, flight plans, and operational messaging.
Why move ACARS in-house?
Third-party ACARS service providers charge per-message or per-flight fees that accumulate significantly at scale. An in-house implementation eliminates these recurring costs while giving you full control over the infrastructure.
What ACARS services can FEEL.AERO help implement?
We cover flight planning uplink, performance data uplink, operational messaging, and Type X ACARS for A350 aircraft. We can also help decommission redundant legacy services.
Is in-house ACARS suitable for smaller operators?
We assess cost-benefit case by case. For smaller fleets, a hybrid approach — in-house for some services, outsourced for others — often makes more sense. We provide honest recommendations.