ATM Modernization

NATS Launches New AFPEx Lite service

[Avionics Magazine 06-22-2016] U.K. Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) NATS has introduced AFPEX Lite, which provides a way for small General Aviation (GA) airfields to file and receive flight plans. The new…

ATM Modernization

NavWorx Announces ADS-B Price Drop

[Avionics Magazine 06-22-2016] NavWorx has announced a price drop on its Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast Out (ADS-B Out) offerings. Among the company's offerings included is the ADS600-B, a certified Universal Access Transceiver…

Business & GA

Viking Acquires Bombardier Amphibious Aircraft Program

[Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] Bombardier has reached a definitive agreement for the sale of its Amphibious Aircraft program to British Columbia-based Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Viking Air Limited. Under the agreement, Viking Air…

Commercial

Airbus Takes A350 XWB to China 

[Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] The Airbus A350XWB, will make its first demo tour of China between June 25 and July 2. During the eight-day trip, A350 XWB test aircraft MSN2 (Manufacturer Serial Number)…

ATM Modernization

4 Avionics Goals for the Single European Sky Roadmap

[Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] Last week the Single European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) published the first edition of its SESAR Solutions catalogue, featuring an overview of 63 different SESAR solutions…

Business & GA

Universal to Upgrade Royal Flight S-76Bs

[Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] Universal Avionics is providing advanced avionics for two Sikorsky S-76B helicopters operated by His Majesty the Sultan of Johor’s Royal Flight. The upgraded glass cockpit includes the installation of…

Commercial

FAA Finalizes Commercial UAS Part 107 Rules

[Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] The FAA has finalized its first operational rules regulating the commercial operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). According to a statement from the administration, the new rules will…

ATM Modernization

Russia to Explore Use of Space-based ADS-B

[Avionics Magazine 06-20-2016] Under a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed with Aireon LLC, JSC Azimut and JSC Infocom-Avia will evaluate the possible future use of space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B)…

Commercial

Cyprus Flight Trials Demonstrate SESAR PBN Deployment

[Avionics Magazine 06-20-2016] Since February, the Single European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) has been working with Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), Air Traffic Management (ATM) companies, and airlines to…