ATM Modernization
New Products
Digital Transceiver Park Air Systems has introduced a new digital radio for the air traffic control (ATC) market. Designated the T6TR, the 50-watt multimode transceiver operates in the VHF aviation band, 118…
News Archive
Business & GA
Special Report: GPS: Simulating GPS Outages
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to begin simulating the impacts of Global Positioning System (GPS) outages on the U.S. air traffic control (ATC) system next year. FAA intends to simulate jamming…
Business & GA
Product Focus: COTS Software
The use of commercial_off-the-shelf (COTS) real-time operating system (OS) software in military avionics applications is fairly common. Less frequent is its use in civil avionics systems. But this is changing. COTS’ appeal…
Commercial
Safety in Avionics: The Dreadle Solution
The deadliest accident in the history of Italian aviation provides a grim reminder that the most dangerous part of any flight is not in the air. It is on the tarmac, where…
ATM Modernization
Industry Scan
First Flight of Collins-Equipped S-92 The final production configuration of the Sikorsky S-92 utility helicopter, which includes the Rockwell Collins glass cockpit, made its first flight Oct. 5. Aircraft No. 4 in…
Commercial
Cabin Security: Keeping Aircraft Safe
Not surprisingly, since Sept. 11, after terrorists crashed hijacked aircraft into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, aerospace electronics companies have come forward with new security systems for commercial airliners. Many…
Commercial
Safety in Avionics: Anti-Hijacking Avionics
To prevent airliners from being hijacked and employed as flying bombs in a repeat of the horrific events of Sept. 11, added security layers involving armor and avionics are being debated. The…
ATM Modernization
Industry Scan
Falcon 20 Display Garrett Aviation Services, Tempe, Ariz., has installed the first electronic engine instrument upgrade package for a Dassault Falcon 20. Little Rock, Ark.-based Acxiom Corp. owns the aircraft. The installation…