ATM Modernization

WAAS Milestone: Cat I Equivalence

The U.S. Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) has been approved for instrument approaches down to 200 feet above ground level (AGL), giving it equivalence to Cat I ILS. In March, FAA's GPS…

Military

Avionics Crown Typhoon Performance

It's often been said that the appeal of aircraft comes from the dramatic combination of mechanical systems, aerodynamics, chemistry and electronics in a way that can stir the heart. Those lucky enough…

ATM Modernization

Calendar

August 27-September 1 CANEUS 2006, a conference focusing on micro and nanotechnology in aerospace applications, Toulouse Convention Center, Toulouse, France. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, phone 800-843-2763 (U.S. and Canada) and 973-882-1167…

Military

Avionics Crown Typhoon Performance

At A Glance: Europe's Typhoon will feature several advanced avionics systems, such as: A helmet-mounted sight, DASS upgrades, and A new phased array radar. It's often been said that the appeal of…

Business & GA

Safety: Ignorance is Bliss

Pilots have ample indications in the cockpit of engine functioning, but they won't have comparable information concerning the operation of their fuel tank inerting system. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed…

ATM Modernization

New Products

XM Radio Added To Avidyne MFD Avidyne Corp. of Lincoln, Mass., and Heads Up Technologies, Carrollton, Texas, are partnering to a provide XM Satellite Radio services on Avidyne's EX500 multifunction displays with…

ATM Modernization

Calendar

Calendar July 17-23 Farnborough International Airshow, Farnborough Airport, England. Call +44 (0) 20 7976 3330 or visit www.farnborough.com. 18-20 A course on practical vibration and shock testing, measurement, analysis and calibration, Cascade…