AFTN

AFTN
Tags: Acronym
AFTN is a FAA Acronym for: Automated Fixed Telecommunications Network ...

AFTN - Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network. A ground based teleprinter network transmitting flight plans, weather information etc.
agl - above ground level.

In order to facilitate the transition from legacy protocols to this new standard EUROCONTROL launched an ambitious project called ECG (European or EATM Communications Gateway) to develop a gateway between AFTN and AMHS.

See also: Navigation, Flight plan, Flight, Service, Aircraft