Embedded AvionicsUniversal Avionics FMS Gets a Software Update Universal Avionics’ helicopter flight management system’s (FMS) newest software has received FAA technical standard order authorization. The FMS software version 1002.0/1102.0 enables a “transition to hover” search. With this capability, pilots can…
Business & GANew Aviation 'Cyberinsurance' Offering from Willis Towers Watson Actuarial firm Willis Towers Watson launched a cyberinsurance subsidiary aimed at the general aviation industry Feb. 26 at Heli-Expo 2018 in Las Vegas. Willis Towers Watson Aerospace Cyber Guard, which the company…
MilitaryUS Air Force Investing in Cybersecurity for Avionics Everyone is worried about hacking, even the U.S. Air Force. Airmen are worried that hacked avionics will lead their pilots to shoot at the wrong targets. The U.S. Defense Department’s fiscal year…
MilitarySaab Rolls Out First GlobalEye Jet Saab today unveiled the first GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, designed for advanced surveillance. The aircraft, based on a heavily modified Bombardier Global 6000, combines a suite of sensors…
CommercialAirbus Technical Data Management Solution Coming This Month Airbus is launching a new technical data management tool this month called airnavX. Airbus touts the new tool as a cost saver which will expedite research and information distribution and optimize workflow…
CommercialTalking Shooting Star Drones With Intel's Natalie Cheung You probably remember the Olympic rings hanging in the air during the opening ceremony, like a set of perfectly placed, everlasting fireworks. Or, if you're one of the 112 million people who…
Business & GARockwell Collins ADS-B Certification Features Applied Avionics Annunciator Applied Avionics’ Vivisun LED annunciator is used in the new Rockwell Collins approved model list STC for ADS-B Out on part 23 aircraft models. The certification covers 32 unique aircraft models from…
ATM ModernizationCan One ATM Tower Remotely Manage Multiple Airports? Testing for SESAR 2020 indicates that a single remote tower with updated displays and tools can manage multiple airports. The simulations, which were conducted by Frequentis AG, HungaroControl, the German Aerospace Center…