Business & GA

Western Michigan Launches Virtual Reality Aviation Experience

A student testing the virtual reality tool at Western Michigan University. Photo: Western Michigan University [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] On July 25, Western Michigan University’s (WMU) College of Aviation and Extended University Programs…

ATM Modernization

Garmin Releases ADS-B Transponders for Experimental Aircraft

GTX 45R ADS-B transponder for experimental aircraft. Photo: Garmin [Avionics Today 07-20-2016] Garmin has released two Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) transponders specifically for experimental aircraft: the GTX 35R, which meets Out requirements…

Commercial

IMG Wins In-Flight Streaming Rights to Olympic Games

[Avionics Today 07-20-2016] IMG has struck a deal with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the international in-flight and in-ship rights for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The deal will see IMG…

ATM Modernization

Myanmar Signs on to Explore Satellite ADS-B with Aireon

Photo: Aireon [Avionics Today 07-19-2016] Aireon has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) in Myanmar. DCA will collaborate with Aireon to develop a concept of…