Connectivity

Gogo to Launch NextGen ATG Network in 2018

A Gogo ATG tower. Photo: Gogo Gogo CEO Michael Small confirmed the in-flight connectivity provider’s plans to launch a next-generation air-to-ground (ATG) network in 2018, during Gogo’s 2016 earnings call Monday. Although…

Commercial

Harris to Develop Network for Beyond Line of Sight Drone Ops

The North Dakota Centers of Excellence Commission has issued a two-year grant to Harris Corp. to help develop aviation-grade network services to enable beyond-line-of-sight operations for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Under the…

ATM Modernization

3 ADS-B Questions With EMS Pilot Paul Schaaf

Paul Schaaf is no stranger to ADS-B. He’s been working with the subject since 2003 when he joined The Mitre Corp. on FAA efforts for experimental installation relating to the Capstone Program.…

Business & GA

The ADS-B Complication That Still Needs a Solution

One of the biggest concerns business aviation operators have regarding the use of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) out, and other surveillance and flight-tracking technologies, is the lack of privacy associated with the…

ATM Modernization

10 Things You Should Know About ADS-B

Over the last year, Avionics extensively covered topics regarding Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) in every print issue, as well as online with interviews from all different aspects of the aviation industry. Still,…

Regulation

New FAA Safety Warning Highlights Improper ADS-B Testing

The FAA’s Flight Standards Service issued a new safety warning to aircraft installers regarding reports the agency has received on improper testing of  aircraft air traffic control transponders and ADS-B OUT equipment. According…