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…

ATM Modernization

Brazilian Air Traffic Communications Receive Vocality Update

[Avionics Magazine 06-20-2016] Vocality and RSA Engineering have completed a replacement of the obsolete satellite-based communications system used for Air Traffic Control (ATC) voice and data services throughout Brazilian airspace. This satellite-based…

ATM Modernization

Avinor to Join European ANSP iTEC Collaboration

[Avionics Magazine 06-17-2016] Norwegian Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Avinor has joined a collaboration project between the U.K., Germany, Spain and the Netherlands that seeks to use iTEC as a common flight…

Business & GA

Piper M600 Achieves Type Certification

[Avionics Magazine 06-17-2016] Piper Aircraft announced today that the company's newest flagship aircraft, the Piper M600, has now received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The company validated the M600's…

ATM Modernization

US Air Traffic Controller Staffing Reaches 27-Year Low

[Avionics Magazine 06-17-2016] National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President Paul Rinaldi told the House Aviation Subcommittee this week that the number of fully certified air traffic controllers, already at a 27-year…

Commercial

C Series Wins EASA, FAA Certification

First SWISS CS100 aircraft prepares for first flight. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 06-16-2016] Both the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the FAA have type-certified Bombardier’s first commercial airliner, the C Series…