Connectivity

New Approaches to Developing Avionics Software

Delays are the result of problems with the aircraft’s Block 3F mission software, which provides all of the required software, including data link imagery, full weapons and embedded training. However

Regulation

Your ADS-B Questions Answered

The main purpose for the test flight is to test the avionics dynamically to assess the GPS performance during maneuvering. Is there a way to address non-performing emitter (NPE) installation issues at…

Commercial

Pulse of the Industry

I look at Avionics editorial notes as providing the pulse of the global avionics industry. There have been industry changes occurring in recent months that are still developing as of press time.…

Commercial

Air France KLM is Evaluating MRO Potential for Blockchain

Air France KLM’s engineering and maintenance division is evaluating the potential for blockchain to become its new digital ledger for managing replacement parts on in-service airplanes. During a recent webinar, the airline’s…

Connectivity

Services by Airbus VP Sees 50% of Fleet Connected by 2020

Half of the total in-service Airbus commercial airplanes are projected to feature in-flight connectivity by 2020, according to Xavier Bertran, vice president of upgrade solutions for the manufacturer's Services by Airbus business…

Military

Jacobs to Provide USAF Software Development

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Jacobs Engineering a continuation contract for its communication, navigation, surveillance/air traffic management (CNS/ATM) software development. The software supports the fleet of air mobility and air combat…

Embedded Avionics

Abaco Introduces New Avionics Bus Monitor

Abaco Systems today introduced the innovative BT3-USB-MON Bus Monitor that is designed to make the monitoring and analysis of MIL-STD-1553 signals significantly easier. It is designed to help users easily visualize and…