Commercial

New ADS-B Transponder Introduced for Drones

[Avionics Magazine 01-04-2016] Uavionix Corp. has introduced a new Mode S transponder with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) functionality designed for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), as well as balloons and non-powered gliders. The…

Business & GA

Garmin Introduces G1000 Flight Deck Successor

Garmin's G1000 integrated flight deck now has a successor ready for delivery, the company said. The G1000 NXi has received a FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for the King Air 200, with…

Business & GA

BBA Aviation Merges With Gama Aviation

  [Avionics Magazine 01-03-2017] U.K.-based aviation support and aftermarket services provider BBA Aviation PLC has announced it will be merging with Gama Aviation’s U.S.-based aircraft management business. The combined entity will manage…

Business & GA

Thales, Brussels Demo Live EFB Weather Updates

[Avionics Magazine 12-29-2016] Thales and Brussels Airlines have demonstrated a new live weather service that is capable of sending weather updates to a pilot's Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) system throughout the course…

Military

Belgium to Deploy New Military ATC System

[Avionics Magazine 12-29-2016] Belgian Air Defense has signed a new agreement to start deploying Eurocontrol’s Maastricht Upper Area Control Center (MUAC) for the provision of military air traffic services in Belgian airspace.…