ATM Modernization

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Honeywell: Cote, Board Chairman Honeywell president and chief executive officer David Cote has assumed the title of chairman of the board, with the planned retirement of Chairman Lawrence Bossidy. Cote was tapped…

Business & GA

Editor's Note: Unremitting UWB Issue

Once again the issue of ultra wideband (UWB) interference to avionics and other safety-of-life systems rears its controversial head. For more than a year, we’ve covered the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) ruling…

ATM Modernization

New Products

ELT Techtest Ltd., Herefordshire, UK, offers a new automatic deployable, emergency locator transmitter (ELT) beacon, designated the 503 series of Crash Position Indicators (CPIs). It includes Cospas/Sarsat (satellite tracking) coverage and transmits…

ATM Modernization

People

Drake Electronics Ltd.: Green, Sales & Marketing UK-based Drake Electronics Ltd. recently added Bruce Green to its international sales and marketing team. Based in Ottawa, he is responsible for Drake’s business development…

Business & GA

Product Focus: VHF Radios

Digital VHF technology marches forward at a steady pace. The Build 1 phase of the joint U.S. government/industry Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) program is scheduled to commence next month (September),…

Business & GA

Safety in Avionics: Clueless in the Cockpit: Part 1

This is the first of two cases in the docket for discussion. The second and deadlier case will be presented next month. Each illustrates the potential for greater safety through enhanced avionics.…