ATM Modernization

FAA Extends SoCal Metroplex Redesign Comment Period

View from inside the Los Angeles International Airport, part of the SoCal metroplex. Photo: LAX [Avionics Today 07-13-2015] The FAA is extending the public comment period for its draft Environmental Assessment (EA)…

Business & GA

EASA Looks to Ease Maintenance Regulations for GA Aircraft

General Aviation aircraft. Photo: FAA [Avionics Today 07-13-2015] The European Aviation Safety Administration’s (EASA) objective to make maintenance rules for General Aviation (GA) aircraft simpler and lighter is coming a step closer…

Business & GA

Boeing AH-64E Apache Team to Collaborate with Polish Industry

[Avionics Today 07-13-2015] Boeing and members of its AH-64E Apache industry team, which includes General Electric, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and Longbow, launched an initiative with Polish Armaments Group (PGZ) to explore opportunities…

ATM Modernization

Cyber Security a $1.8 Billion Industry

Photo: BAE Systems [Avionics Today 07-13-2015] With interest in aviation cyber security rising over the last decade, and especially within the last few years, a new report by Visiongain finds the value…

ATM Modernization

Presagis Launches Radar Simulation Software

[Avionics Today 07-02-2015] Presagis has launched a new radar software product that gives military agencies, national airspace management agencies, Air Traffic Control (ATC) operators, universities and research labs the tools to add…

Commercial

EASA Issues Safety Authorizations to Non-EU Airlines

EASA’s Executive Director Patrick Ky signs the 22 authorizations during a ceremony held at Brussels airport, in the presence of Commissioner Violeta Bulc. Photo: EASA [Avionics Today 07-02-2015] The European Commission and…

ATM Modernization

Solar Impulse Smashes World Records on Round-The-World Flight

[Avionics Today 07-02-2015] The Solar Impulse 2, a completely solar powered aircraft currently attempting an all-solar around-the-world flight has broken several world records in the attempt, including all distance and duration records…