ATM ModernizationLawmakers Considering Bill to Privatize U.S. Air Traffic Control [Avionics Today 04-21-2015] A new bill introduced by Congressman John Mica, R-Fla., would privatize Air Traffic Control (ATC) in the United States, as the FAA continues to modernize the system. The proposed…
Business & GAGogo Announces Largest IFE Fleet Program to Date [Avionics Today 04-20-2015] One of the biggest names in business aviation, NetJets, recently completed the largest aircraft cabin connectivity purchase in its 50-year history. Gogo Business Aviation announced an agreement with the…
Business & GACockpit Avionics at Risk, GAO Report Says [Avionics Today 04-16-2015] A new report published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights the cyber security challenges associated with providing reliable security for critical aircraft avionics systems. The challenges are arising…
ATM ModernizationNextGen ATC Communications to Become VOIP Powered [Avionics Today 04-14-2015] The National Voice System (NVS), a replacement of the legacy point-to-point connections used by Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) today, is on track for initial deployment in 2018, according to…
ATM ModernizationNorth America Remains Largest Market for GA Avionics Sales [Avionics Today 04-09-2015] Sales of avionics for business and General Aviation (GA) aircraft in 2014 were fairly split between retrofitted and forward-fit equipment, according to the latest edition of the Aircraft Electronics…
Embedded AvionicsSplunk to Support F-35 Systems Behavior [Avionics Today 04-09-2015] Splunk has received a contract to provide support for Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II program. Under the contract, Splunk will provide Lockheed Martin with Splunk Enterprise to monitor and…
CommercialCarlisleIT Introduces ARINC 791 Satcom Installation [Avionics Today 04-09-2015] CarlisleIT, under a new partnership with Saint Gobain Performance Plastics, has introduced a new ARINC 791 solution for Ka- and Ku-band satellite communications installations. The package features adjustable installation…
Embedded AvionicsOman Begins Link 16 Interoperability Deployment [Avionics Today 04-09-2015] Tactical Communications Group (TCG) has begun deployment of data link hardware and software to support data link operational and training needs for Link 16 interoperability for the Royal Air…