ATM Modernization

ViaSat Demos In-Flight Network Switching

[Avionics Today June 15, 2014] ViaSat showcased the ability to achieve in-flight network switching between a U.S. Department of Defense Ka-band Wideband Global satellite and a commercial Ka-band satellite during a U.S. Air…

ATM Modernization

FAA Needs to Evaluate ATC Worker Fatigue, Report Says

[Avionics Today June 13, 2014] According to a new report issued by the United States’ National Research Council (NRC), the FAA needs to improve its models used to determine Air Traffic Controller’s (ATC)…

Commercial

Gogo Approved for JAL 737-800 Connectivity

[Avionics Today June 13, 2014] Gogo has received certification from the FAA and Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to begin installing a Ku-band satellite-based in-flight connectivity service across Japanese Airlines' (JAL) fleet of…

Business & GA

Jeppesen EFB Approved For Danish Air Transport

[Avionics Today June 13, 2014] Jeppesen's FliteDeck Pro mobile Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) chart rending application has been approved for use by Denmark-based regional airline, Danish Air Transport. The Danish Transport Authority issued…

ATM Modernization

NextGen Mandate Remains Issue for General Aviation

[Avionics Today June 12, 2014] The topic of the FAA's 2020 ADS-B Out mandate came to the forefront in Washington, D.C. where lawmakers listened to issues facing the General Aviation (GA) community's ability…

Commercial

FAA Approves First Commercial UAS Operation

[Avionics Today June 12, 2014] The FAA made major progress with its ongoing progress regarding the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System this week (NAS). Energy company BP…

ATM Modernization

Airport Safety Study to Use 3-D Laser Scanners

[Avionics Today June 12, 2014] Researchers at the Dresden University of Technology are about to examine the ability of a real-time 3-D surveillance and visualization system to improve the level of safety in…