ATM Modernization

Singapore to Study Space-Based VHF for ATC

At this week’s Singapore Airshow, GomSpace, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Singapore Technologies Electronics (ST Electronics) signed a research collaboration agreement to conduct a design study on space-based very high frequency (VHF) communications for air…

ATM Modernization

Automation and Human Factors in Air Traffic Control

Advanced technologies within the FAA’s NextGen program will provide enhanced tools to air traffic control specialists. Increased automation and decision support tools are intended to provide air traffic controllers with more accurate…

Military

Report: ADS-B is a Cyber Risk to US Military Aircraft

U.S. Defense Department officials have yet to address known cybersecurity risks associated with a military aircraft tracking tool and have only two years before the system must be fully integrated, according to…

Business & GA

ForeFlight Founder Talks App Growth in Cockpits

Since ForeFlight launched in 2007 on the eve of the iPhone revolution, the company’s star has continued to rise, and today, it is the aviation industry’s undisputed go-to app for situational awareness…

Connectivity

Why Qatar Airways is Not Giving Wi-Fi for Free

Qatar Airways is aggressively investing in its “connected” strategy this year, according to Babar Rahman, the company’s head of global sponsorships, CSR and in-flight entertainment/connectivity (IFEC). The airline is really stepping up…

Military

US Approves Possible Deal for F-16 Upgrades in Oman

Oman’s Lockheed Martin F-16 fleet could be getting an upgrade. The U.S. State Department approved a possible $62 million deal that includes identification friend or foe command and control systems updates, as…

Commercial

Four Commercial Trends Hitting Aviation in 2018

Despite longer-lasting aircraft, more durable engines and innovations in maintenance techniques, recent research has shown maintenance spending continues to increase. In fact, airlines now spend more money on maintenance than on fuel…