Harris Corp. and L3 Technologies announced a blockbuster deal that would create the sixth-largest U.S. defense contractor with about $16 billion in sales and a market capitalization of $33.5 billion, with Harris…
The FAA officially approved and published the use of own-ship position in October 2017 and with AC 120-76D. The own-ship indication is permitted in all phases of flight using any position source. The response…
In 2015, cybersecurity consultant Chris Roberts claimed to have hacked an airliner while riding it, drawing the immediate attention of federal authorities while underscoring the need for comprehensive
All electronic designs have a time dependence that is hard to escape, regardless of the analog or digital nature of the design. Parts get discontinued, techniques and markets change, and costs eventually
In December 2017, IOACTIVE cybersecurity researcher Ruben Santamarta demonstrated his ability to establish a shell presence on a real in-flight airborne commercial airplane internet modem. The general public
Today’s avionics testers are addressing the needs of complex boxes and architectures, but challenges remain in areas such as cyber protection, fiber optics, productivity, versatility, size and
Through the first six months of 2018, global spending on reported sales of aviation electronics to business and general aviation aircraft owners and operators is up 18% compared to the same period…
ADS-B provides the type of accurate, up-to-the-minute surveillance that business and general aviation operators crave, but an innate aspect of the technology presents security and privacy concerns that still