ATM Modernization

A Single Solution To ADS-B?

The move by FAA to "performance-based" contracting, where the end product is the certifiable goal, and the means to reach it is not rigidly specified, has both advantages and disadvantages. The advantages…

Business & GA

Electronic Flight Bags: Applications Abound

As Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) have gained acceptance as valued flight deck components, the range of applications they host is proliferating. From their early utility of displaying reference documents such as aircraft…

ATM Modernization

New Products

Management Systems Universal Avionics Systems, Tucson, Ariz., introduced WAAS-enabled Flight Management Systems (FMS). Universal said the FMSs, known as the UNS-1Lw, UNS-1Ew, UNS-1Espw, and UNS-1Fw, will be used on business/regional jets and…

ATM Modernization

Perspectives: Support Avionics Training Program

The advancement of our national resource of properly educated and qualified aircraft and avionics technicians is imperative to our economic and military future. The National Center for Aircraft Technician Training (NCATT) in…

Commercial

Singapore Airlines to Use Rockwell Collins Satcom

Singapore Airlines will use Rockwell Collins’ SAT-2100 satellite communication system with a single HST-2110 high-speed data transceiver for 58 Boeing 777 aircraft, the companies said Tuesday. Financial terms were not disclosed. Under…

Military

Honeywell Wins Air Force Pact

Honeywell won an $8 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to overhaul and modernize its F-15 Avionics Intermediate Shop (AIS) Antenna Test Station (ATS) and Enhancement Aircraft Radar Test Station (EARTS).…

Commercial

Boeing 737-900ER Wins FAA Certification

The FAA awarded type certification to the Boeing 737-900ER (Extended Range) airliner, the company said this week. The 737 derivative incorporates an extra pair of exit doors to increase the maximum passenger…

Business & GA

VLJ Awarded Production Certificate

Eclipse Aviation, Albuquerque, N.M.,  said it received a production certificate from FAA allowing it to manufacture the Eclipse 500 Very Light Jet with an FAA-approved type design. With the certification, FAA has…