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July 1, 2008
At this writing, all 19 flight- and ground-test aircraft planned under the F-35 System Development and Demonstration (SDD) phase were in production or on the flight line, and assembly had begun on the first two production F-35s, prime contractor Lockheed Martin said. The first flight of the F-35B short takeoff and vertical landing (STOVL) version of the Joint Strike Fighter was anticipated in June...July 1, 2008
The value of aircraft datalink communications is proving itself on a daily basis, from the traditional aircraft communications addressing and reporting system (ACARS) that transmits specific aircraft parameter data from the plane to the ground, to recently introduced gatelink-type services that allow flight crews to take advantage of cell phone networks. And the worldwide datalink market is likely the...July 1, 2008
Under pressure in its efforts to manage air-traffic growth, FAA appears to have a capable new commander in Hank Krakowski, the former United Airlines executive named last fall to head the agency’s Air Traffic Organization (ATO). Krakowski shows a capacity for bold strokes, one of which was revealed at the RTCA Symposium in mid-May. With FAA reauthorization legislation interminably delayed in...July 1, 2008
As noted in the Avionics June 2008 Editor’s Note regarding RTCA Special Committee 205, which is working to update DO-178B, “The best-laid plans and remedies may not work as hoped or expected.” One could argue that this is a gross understatement. For many of us who have been involved with this effort from the start, SC-205 has proven to be both ineffective and, in this author’s...July 1, 2008
IMA Architecture Of A350XWB Is Improvement Over A380 Building on the example of the Airbus A380, the integrated modular avionics (IMA) architecture of the new A350XWB, constructed with fewer, more standardized components and interfaces, represents a step improvement in design and performance. Among work packages awarded for the A350, Thales will provide common Remote Data Concentrators (cRDC) and...July 1, 2008
Wiring Crimp Splices Tyco Electronics, Harrisburg, Pa., introduced its D-200 MiniSeal Crimp Splices, which the company said are ideal for aerospace and defense applications. The splice combines a nickel-plated copper crimp barrel with a separate, heat-shrinkable, transparent sealing sleeve. Tyco Electronics said the splices can be used to seal and protect high-temperature rated wires with Teflon...July 1, 2008
Kelly Linnell Shadin Avionics, St. Louis Park, Minn., named Kelly Linnell customer service manager. Linnell is tasked with developing and managing support programs for Shadin Avionics’ customers in government, OEMs and the after-market. The recently formed customer service department will be part of the Shadin Avionics Business Development Group. Linnell has more than 14 years of experience at Shadin...July 1, 2008
July 14-20 Farnborough International Air Show, Farnborough Aerodrome, United Kingdom. Call +44 (0) 20 7976 3330 or visit www.farnborough.com. September 8-11 World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) 29th Annual Conference & Exhibition, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, Calif. Contact WAEA, phone 866-890-7356 or visit www.waea.org. 8-11 Institute of Electrical and...July 1, 2008
Under pressure in its efforts to manage air-traffic growth, FAA appears to have a capable new commander in Hank Krakowski, the former United Airlines executive named last fall to head the agency’s Air Traffic Organization (ATO). Krakowski shows a capacity for bold strokes, one of which was revealed at the RTCA Symposium in mid-May. With FAA reauthorization legislation interminably delayed in...June 1, 2008
The Army wants helicopter crews and ground troops to share real-time video and still imagery, text orders and situation reports, and graphical battle plans. The combat payoff could be dramatic. Boeing simulation studies show a networked Block III AH-64D Apache attack helicopter is three times more lethal and a networked, air-ground force 2.9 times more survivable than today’s forces in an urban...June 1, 2008
The French Army is confident its new Eurocopter EC-665 Tiger attack helicopters will be declared operational and mission-ready by the start of next year. The first four machines entered service with the ALAT (Aviation Légére de l’Armée de Terre/French Army Aviation) 5th Combat Helicopter Regiment at Pau in southwest France last November and crews are now working on developing the...June 1, 2008
Of all the world’s major industries, there must be very few that have the same level of self-imposed standardization of equipment, operating practices and standards as that of aviation. Furthermore, under the guidance of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which has no legal power to enforce its standards on nations or individual aircraft operators, the worldwide aviation industry...June 1, 2008
Now that software provider Jeppesen has received FAA approval to integrate airport moving maps with "own-ship" display on Class 2 electronic flight bags (EFB), the industry is moving on to an even greater challenge — using Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) to data link real-time ground traffic to EFBs. The combination of own-ship data and ADS-B ground position reporting is...June 1, 2008
Aerospace, like medicine, is an inexact science. The best-laid plans and remedies may not work as hoped or expected. Witness Boeing’s latest postponement of the 787 Dreamliner debut, calling into question its new business model of outsourcing the design and production of major structures and systems. Airbus CEO Tom Enders probably said it best. Asked about the woes of the 787 program during the...June 1, 2008
There’s broad agreement that the National Airspace System (NAS) has served us well but can no longer meet current performance demands. Furthermore, there’s an appropriate and growing sense of urgency. We need to implement operational improvements now. The fundamental concepts for the new NAS, aka NextGen, are well known and widely supported in the United States and internationally. NextGen...June 1, 2008
ARINC Chairman Affirms Commitment To AMC Conference Airline and avionics industry representatives who gathered in April for the 59th annual AMC general session were reassured by parent organization ARINC that the avionics-focused maintenance conference will continue to be supported. In opening remarks at the conference, held April 14-17 in Tulsa, Okla., ARINC Chairman and CEO John M. Belcher offered...June 1, 2008
Separation Kernel LynuxWorks, San Jose, Calif., unveiled LynxSecure 2.0, its next-generation software separation kernel and embedded hypervisor. LynxSecure 2.0 enables different operating systems (OS) to exist on the same platform, allowing the system to offer several applications on one processor, LynuxWorks said. LynxSecure 2.0 can run on 32-bit or 64-bit memory management unit processors and provides...June 1, 2008
Allan L. Kramer Shadin Avionics, St. Louis Park, Minn., promoted Allan L. Kramer to CEO. He will oversee and manage the company’s operations. Most recently, Kramer was Shadin’s executive director of operations. Prior to Shadin Avionics, Kramer was general manager for Raytheon Aircraft Services, regional general manager for Mercury Air Centers, vice president and general manager for Jet...June 1, 2008
June 23-27 International Flight Inspection Symposium, Cox Convention Center, Oklahoma City. Phone 800-203-5494 or visit www.ifis2008.com. July 14-20 Farnborough International Air Show, Farnborough Airport, England. Call +44 (0) 20 7976 3330 or visit www.farnborough.com. September 8-11 World Airline Entertainment Association (WAEA) 29th Annual Conference & Exhibition, Long Beach Convention &...May 1, 2008
When Switzerland’s Grob Aerospace launched its spn business jet at the 2005 Paris Air Show, one of the aircraft’s ground-breaking features was its adoption of Honeywell’s new Primus Apex avionic suite. Designed to combine the performance and passenger comfort of a light business jet with the operational versatility of a turboprop, the Grob spn derives its name from the initials of its key...
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