Aviation abbreviation
Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
At a glance
Meaning of Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
A digital system exchanging short messages between aircraft and ground facilities.
More about Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
ACARS can carry operational, technical and other structured messages over the available communication link.
It is not the same as passenger internet or a complete continuous flight recording. The messages and communication paths available depend on the aircraft and operator's systems.