Embedded Avionics

Persistence On Patrol

Wide Area Persistent Surveillance (WAPS) systems that image city-size fields of view and instantly search through terabytes of data are moving from combat deployments to commercial services. Vigilant Stare team members Sierra…

Business & GA

Connectivity’s Next Step

The market for in-flight connectivity has been a bright spot for the business jet community marred by years of economic and PR hits. And as the economy begins its slow turnaround, the…

Business & GA

Product Focus: Lighting Technology

The transition to light emitting diode (LED) lighting technology on aircraft is nearly complete, at least for new platforms. While some cost and technology issues remain, the advanced lighting systems can now…

ATM Modernization

New Products

Connectors Positronic Industries, based in Springfield, Mo., added an 8.20mm low-profile version to the Scorpion power/signal connector series. In the low-profile version, the module options include size 12 contacts, size 20 contacts,…

ATM Modernization

Aireon, Nav Canada Finalize ATM Contract

Satellite-based global air traffic surveillance provider Aireon finalized a long-term commercial data services contract with Canada's civil air navigation service operator Nav Canada. Aireon is a joint venture between Nav Canada and…

ATM Modernization

Congress Passes Bill to End FAA Furloughs

Congress passed the Reducing Flight Delays Act, a bill that gives FAA authority to use surplus Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds and other funds to end sequestration-related furloughs of its 47,000 employees.…

ATM Modernization

Raytheon to Provide D-RAPCON Systems for U.S. Air Force

The U.S. Air Force issued a $50.6 million contract to Raytheon to provide 19 deployable air traffic control (D-RAPCON) surveillance systems.      (Raytheon's D-RAPCON. Photo, courtesy of Raytheon.)   Raytheon will…