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Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network
The Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN) is a worldwide system of aeronautical fixed circuits provided, as part of the aeronautical fixed service, for the exchange of messages and/or digital data between aeronautical fixed stations having the same or compatible communications characteristics. AFTN comprises aviation entities including: ANS (Air Navigation Services) providers, aviation service providers, airport authorities and government agencies, to name a few. It exchanges vital information for aircraft operations such as distress messages, urgency messages, flight safety messages, meteorological messages, flight regularity messages and aeronautical administrative messages.
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AFTN
Automated Fixed Telecommunications Network
  

Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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AFTN
Air Force Television Network
  

Source: NOAA's National Weather Service, Aviation Weather Center.

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