ATM Modernization

Product Focus: Taking the Pulse of Domestic RVSM

Introduced by FAA in January 2005, domestic reduced vertical separation minimum (DRVSM) added six flight levels (FLs) to the high-altitude structure of the National Airspace System (NAS): FL 300, 320, 340, 360,…

ATM Modernization

Terrain Avoidance Technology: What Lies Ahead?

At A Glance: Terrain avoidance systems have saved many lives since the first systems were introduced in the early 1970s. We survey technology advancements made since that time by: Honeywell ACSS and…

ATM Modernization

Scan

Flight Data Monitoring Chinese carrier Shenzhen Airlines has selected two flight data monitoring products made by Los Angeles-based Teledyne Controls for its existing flight operations quality assurance (FOQA) program. Used together, the…

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Flying VLJs: New Twist in Training

At A Glance: Cessna Aircraft and Eclipse Aviation plan to begin delivering very light jet (VLJ) models this year. Each aircraft training program includes: Pre-training assessment of aviator proficiency, Full flight simulators…

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ADS-B: Will It Be Filled In?

At A Glance: Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) is poised to expand in the National Airspace System and overseas. This article discusses: The status of the U.S. network, ADS-B in Alaska and the…

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A380: Jumbo Step for In-Flight Entertainment

At A Glance: This story examines the two in-flight entertainment systems so far approved by Airbus for the superjumbo A380: Thales' Top Series i-5000 and Panasonic Avionics' eX2 Anyone plotting to foil…

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Calendar

March 20-22 International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Safety Conference, ICAO headquarters, Montreal. Phone 514-954-8219 or visit www.icao.int. 22-24 Random Vibration and Shock Testing, Angelantoni Industrie SpA, Massa Martana, Italy. Contact Equipment Reliability…

Business & GA

Editor’s Note: Introducing 3D Audio

The military research establishment over the years has developed technologies that have made a difference in the civilian world. Just think of GPS. The laboratories still pursue potentially dual-use innovations, as we…