ATM Modernization Safety in Avionics: Not Your Father's Loran Just as the value of real estate has been based on the word "location" repeated three times, the commendable safety record of the airline industry…
ATM Modernization Avionics System Design: Asking the Question 'Why?' In several discussions recently, I found myself explaining why some aviation and mil-spec techniques and methods are used, and it struck me that commonly we…
Military Twice the Bang for the Buck American taxpayers should be pleased. The U.S. Marine Corps has taken on an unusual upgrade program that is faithful to the service’s reputation of accomplishing…
ATM Modernization Editor's Note: The Race for ADS-B There is a race going on —a race against time. Pressure is mounting against the Cargo Airline Association (CAA), which is working feverishly to make…
ATM Modernization Safety in Avionics: Bubble of Protection There is a subtle yet profound difference in the flight control systems on Boeing and Airbus aircraft. Yes, they both have ailerons, flaps, slats, rudders…
ATM Modernization Editor's Note: Celebrating an Industry As you will no doubt quickly notice, two new special features have been added to Avionics Magazine. Initially obvious—because it appears on our cover—is the…