FIELD: information technology.
SUBSTANCE: method and apparatus for controlling communication channels for data exchange on-board aircraft (105) has means (115) configured to establish at least one communication path between an aircraft and at least ground object (120) through multiple communication channels of at least two different types. After event detection, communication configuration which enables to receive data or transmit data to the ground object through at least one of the communication channels is determined. Communication means are adapted depending on the communication configuration. Preferably, transmission of at least one data unit involves determining the priority level of that data unit and determining the communication channel type of the communication path, wherein the data unit is transmitted if the determined channel type is compatible with the priority level.
EFFECT: providing adapted control of transmitted messages, enabling use of new messaging means and applications without significant change in the communication system.
11 cl, 8 dwg
