http://www.aviationtoday.com Aviation Today en-us 2013 Tue, 21 May 2013 20:08:08 EDT   Will FAA close 149 air traffic control towers? Considering the number of last-minute sequestration decisions that have occurred over the last six months, your guess is as good as mine. Sequestration took effect in March, removing about $637 million from FAA’s 2013 budget, which will force the... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/issue/feature/Sequestered-Airspace_79068.html Wed, 1 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT Wide Area Persistent Surveillance (WAPS) systems that image city-size fields of view and instantly search through terabytes of data are moving from combat deployments to commercial services. Vigilant Stare team members Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) headquartered in Sparks, Nev., and ITT Exelis in McLean, Va.... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/issue/feature/Persistence-On-Patrol_79069.html Wed, 1 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT The market for in-flight connectivity has been a bright spot for the business jet community marred by years of economic and PR hits. And as the economy begins its slow turnaround, the technology evolutions in this segment means lower price points to install these systems onboard and new upgrades allowing for... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/issue/feature/Connectivitys-Next-Step_79108.html Wed, 1 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT The transition to light emitting diode (LED) lighting technology on aircraft is nearly complete, at least for new platforms. While some cost and technology issues remain, the advanced lighting systems can now be used almost everywhere from cockpit displays to landing lights to mood lighting in the cabins... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/issue/feature/Product-Focus-Lighting-Technology_79109.html Wed, 1 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT Few electronics design areas benefit as much from the use of inductive components as the avionics industry, yet many people feel uncomfortable using these parts, or fail to see their true value. Everyone is familiar with the inductors used in a radio’s tuned RX and TX circuits, but inductive parts have... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/issue/feature/System-Design-Value-of-Inductive-Parts-in-Avionics-Design_79110.html Wed, 1 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT Mark Ordung Pro Star Aviation, based in Londonderry, N.H., promoted Mark Ordung to avionics technical sales. In his new role, Ordung’s responsibilities will include technical support and quoting all aspects of avionics installations. Ordung started his career at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/issue/feature/People_79112.html Wed, 1 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT Connectors Positronic Industries, based in Springfield, Mo., added an 8.20mm low-profile version to the Scorpion power/signal connector series. In the low-profile version, the module options include size 12 contacts, size 20 contacts, size 22 contacts and blanks/spacers. Contacts are rated up to 55 amps for... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/issue/departments/products/New-Products_79111.html Wed, 1 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) released its first ever avionics market report at its annual conference in March, revealing total avionics sales of nearly $6.3 billion in 2012 for the general aviation industry. AEA said the $6.3 billion figure represents sales data from 19 avionics manufacturers... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/issue/departments/products/Industry-Scan_79113.html Wed, 1 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT At Avionics Magazine, we strive to be the avionics industry’s go-to source for information regarding aviation electronics, not an easy task in this exciting and dynamic industry. Staying in touch with our readers to take stock of how we’re doing is a big part of maintaining the high editorial... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/issue/feature/You-Talk-We-Listen_78840.html Mon, 1 Apr 2013 0:00:00 EDT Mark Heim, a Charlotte, N.C.-based US Airways aircraft mechanic, works on avionics equipment aboard one of the airline’s Airbus A330. The quest for known predictable costs, along with an emphasis on predictive or preventive maintenance preventing avionics and other component failures from... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/issue/feature/Maintenance-Case_78861.html Mon, 1 Apr 2013 0:00:00 EDT