ATM ModernizationGarmin Expands ADS-B Solutions [Avionics Today January 24, 2014] Garmin has unveiled a new portable ADS-B and GPS receiver, the GDL 39 3D, that displays mapping, traffic and weather information along with aircraft attitude within the…
CommercialAstronics to Acquire EADS T&S Astronics Corp., looking to boost its test systems business and expand into the commercial aerospace market, has agreed to acquire EADS North America's Test and Services (EADS T&S) unit for $53 million. …
CommercialWhy is US Behind in Commercial ‘Drone Boom?’ While the FAA made a significant advancement in the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the National Airspace System (NAS) for commercial with the announcement of six testing sites, manufacturers and…
Business & GANew Option for NextGen Avionics Financing General Aviation (GA) pilots and operators received increased access to financing options for upgrading their aircraft with avionics mandated by the FAA’s NextGen airspace modernization program with a new partnership between NextGen…
ATM ModernizationParis Deploys Point Merge Approach Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport has deployed a new high altitude arrival procedure, Point Merge, to integrate inbound flights and increase the number of flights that air traffic controllers can manage simultaneously. …
CommercialUS Air Force Seeks T-1A Avionics Upgrades The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is seeking to upgrade the onboard avionics systems for their T-1A trainer jets to modernize and maintain current capabilities within the National Airspace System, according to a…
CommercialChina Eastern Adds Thales Avionics Suite to A320s China Eastern Airlines' new Airbus single aisle fleet will feature surveillance systems, flight management systems and head up displays' from Thales, the French aerospace manufacturer said Thursday, Jan. 9. The Chinese…
CommercialGogo's Air-to-Ground Network Live in Canada In-flight connectivity over Canadian airspace has entered a new era as the first phase of Gogo's air-to-ground (ATG) Wi-Fi network went live in the region on Monday, Jan. 6. Once complete,…
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