ATM Modernization

Perspectives: Software Radio Certification Issues

A convergence of technology trends will change the operational and design characteristics of modern radios, increasing certification challenges. First is software defined radio (SDR), which allows much of what was done on…

ATM Modernization

New Products

EVS Display Skyquest Aviation, Maidenhead, UK, recently launched a 4-inch cockpit liquid crystal display designed for use with an enhanced vision system (EVS). It can show either PAL (phase alternation line) or…

ATM Modernization

People

Farley, Palmeri Meggitt/S-Tec, Mineral Springs, Texas, has promoted Kyle Farley to vice president of operations and hired Trevor Palmeri as vice president of programs and customer support. Farley, who joined S-Tec in…

Business & GA

Perspectives: Aviation Training: A Future Avenue

For decades aviation training research has received significant attention and investment from both the U.S. Department of Defense and the commercial aviation industry, with the recognition that safety and performance excellence are…

ATM Modernization

Q&A: Oscar Alvarez: Aviation Spectrum: Continuing Threats

From ultra-wideband (UWB) to software defined radio, spectrum issues remain front and center in aviation. Old threats and problems remain, while new spectrum-hungry technologies compete for real estate. Avionics Magazine visited Oscar…

Commercial

Safety: Single Warning For Two Problems

From available accounts, a scenario suggests itself for the Aug. 14 crash of the Helios Airways B737-300 near Athens: the aircraft was never fully pressurized to begin with. Why it wasn't fully…

ATM Modernization

Scan

Joint STARS Upgrade Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems recently completed the Block 20 upgrades to the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) aircraft, all of which are assigned to the…