CommercialSingapore Establishes New Airline Flight Tracking Mandate [Avionics Today 03-07-2016] The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has published new rules designed to improve the flight tracking of Singapore-registered aircraft. Beginning July 1, 2016, all Singapore-based air operators are…
CommercialGogo, Intelsat Strike Major New Capacity Agreement [Avionics Today 03-07-2016] Gogo has announced a new long-term agreement with Intelsat to leverage what the company refers to as the "the first shared GEO/LEO satellite network for in-flight connectivity." Under the…
Business & GAConnected Helicopter Technology Takes Flight at Heli Expo Honeywell Connected Helicopter Technology on Display at Heli Expo 2016. Photo: Honeywell Aerospace. [Avionics Today 03-02-2016] Similar to the trend in the evolution of cockpit avionics Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) capabilities…
Business & GA2016 Rotorcraft Delivery Outlook Down Slightly, Sets Up Strong Aftermarket [Avionics Today 02-29-2016] Civilian helicopter deliveries are expected to reach between 4,300 and 4,800 over the next five years, according to the 2016 global rotorcraft forecast Honeywell Aerospace released ahead of Helicopter…
ATM ModernizationUnmanned Traffic Management to Help in Safe Expansion of Commercial UAS [Avionics Today 02-25-2016] As the FAA prepares to launch an Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to develop performance-based standards for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) flight operations, research and development on a key technology…
Business & GABA, GA Avionics Sales Drop to $2.4 Billion in 2015 The connected panel concept from Aspen Avionics. Photo: Aspen Avionics [Avionics Today 02-24-2016] Global sales of business and general aviation avionics reached $2.4 billion in 2015, according to the 2015 year-end avionics…
ATM Modernization5 Ways Airbus is Advancing Innovative Aircraft Technology Concepts [Avionics Today 02-23-2016] Airbus’ onboard technology experts in Toulouse are constantly working to introduce avionics innovation and new technologies that help improve flight operational efficiency for their aircraft users. Recently, Airbus has…
ATM ModernizationADS-B Becoming Essential for Flight Operations, Training Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast Out (ADS-B Out) technology is slowly becoming a central part of normal flight operations for pilots, and the next generation of pilots is learning how to use the…