ConnectivityThe ISP Signal Repeater: Facebook’s Aviation Policy Leader Talks Aquila Facebook wants to use solar powered unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to connect up to 66% of the planet, considered remote areas, with outdated or no internet service at all. June 7 at…
CommercialFAA Certificates Bell Helicopter 505 Bell Helicopter has received FAA certification for its 505 Jet Ranger X, the manufacturer said. This comes just over five months after the aircraft received type certification from Transport Canada. “This is…
MilitaryNorthrop Grumman 5th-Gen SABR Selected for US Air Force Northrop Grumman Corp. is set to provide its scalable agile beam radar (SABR) as the active electronically scanned array (AESA) for the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 radar upgrade, the company said. The…
ATM ModernizationNXP Semiconductors Offers Compact Solution for ADS-B NXP Semiconductors now offers what it calls “the industry’s most compact [radio frequency] laterally diffused metal oxide semiconductor solution” for the ADS-B market. The LDMOS product, AFV10700H, has more than 700 watts…
ConnectivityChallenges to Cockpit Connectivity: Spectrum, Streams, Security Passengers are not the only ones that can make use of inflight connectivity. The most effective use of internet protocol (IP) capability may be in the cockpit — not the cabin. During…
RegulationEASA, Ukraine Launch Airworthiness Convergence Project A new chapter in European Union (EU)-Ukraine aviation relations started today with the official launch of a new cooperation project between EASA and SAAU (State Aviation Administration of Ukraine) in the area…
MilitaryJeppesen, Tapestry Reach New Tech Agreement With RAAF The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has signed an agreement with Jeppesen and Tapestry Solutions, both Boeing companies, to integrate the Mission Management Suite to optimize military operations. Formerly known as Jeppesen…
Business & GAIS&S Receives STC for PC-12 Autothrottle Innovative Solutions and Support (IS&S) has received an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for its non-full authority digital engine control (FADEC)-equipped autothrottle for the Pilatus PC-12 turboprop aircraft. The company previously announced…
CommercialAirbus CTO Sees Electric Aircraft Drastically Changing Commercial Aviation In the near future, commercial aviation could see disruptive technologies, such as airline cabin passenger configurable modules, autonomous air taxis and a hybrid electric powered airframe the size of an A320,…
ATM ModernizationIndustry Associations Respond to White House ATC Privatization Initiative The topic of air traffic control (ATC) privatization has been controversial since it the beginning. Although U.S. President Donald Trump officially announced the White House’s ATC reform initiative June 5, that concept…