ATM ModernizationMH370 Officially Declared an Accident [Avionics Today 01-29-2015] The Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia has officially declared the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as an accident under Annexes 12 and 13 of the Chicago Convention. Azharuddin…
CommercialUS Safety Officials Call for New Aircraft Tracking Upgrades [Avionics Today 01-29-2015] North American transportation safety officials are recommending avionics upgrades and improved capabilities for new and existing aircraft that fly oceanic routes to improve the ability of operators and air…
ATM ModernizationEquip 2020 Group Continues Collaboration on NextGen Equipage [Avionics Today 1-27-2015] The government-industry Equip 2020 working group held its latest meeting last week to continue addressing obstacles different segments of the industry are facing toward meeting the FAA's Jan. 1,…
Business & GAFAA Rescinds Newly Proposed IFR Rule [Avionics Today 01-26-2015] The FAA has withdrawn a final rule that would have established a new regulation allowing pilots to log more hours using approved Aviation Training Devices (ATDs) toward obtaining an…
CommercialEasyJet, Partners Developing UAS Aircraft Inspection Technology [Avionics Today 01-21-2015] Airlines may soon have the ability to start performing aircraft recovery and inspection checks with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). EasyJet is currently working with several partners to make this…
ATM ModernizationNetJets Europe to Lead Augmented Approaches to Land Project [Avionics Today 01-16-2015] NetJets Europe is leading the efforts of a 15-company, eight-country alliance uniting to validate the ability of augmented vision and satellite-based navigation technologies to improve access into a range…
ATM ModernizationAvionica CEO Sees GA, Rotocraft Presenting New Satcom Opportunities [Avionics Today 01-14-2015] Avionica is looking to take its latest satellite communications system, the satLINK MAX, to new segments of air transportation including rotorcraft and General Aviation (GA) — markets the company…
CommercialElbit VP Sees Increased Demand for Avionics Availability, Maintenance [Avionics Today 01-07-2015] Vice President of Elbit Systems’ Aerospace Division, Gadi Maydan, believes there is growing global trend regarding demand for avionics maintenance services. Avionics Magazine caught up with Maydan following Elbit…