Commercial
A Run-Down of the New Small Drone Rule
The DJI Phantom drone. Photo: DJI [Avionics Today 08-29-2016] The FAA’s new small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) rule, known as Part 107, comes into effect today, Aug. 29, opening the skies to…
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Business & GA
DAC Receives Mexican Certification for Esterline CMA-6800 Display
Esterline CMA-6800 display. Photo: Esterline [Avionics Today 08-29-2016] DAC International has received certification from the Mexican Directorate General of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) for the Part 25 Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type…
Military
US Air Force Contracts for Five More C-130Js
C-130J, rendering. Photo: Lockheed Martin [Avionics Today 08-29-2016] The U.S. Air Force has contracted for five additional C-130J aircraft from Lockheed Martin. The order, valued at a more than $287 million, serves…
Commercial
Votes are In: Boeing 747 is the Greatest Civil Aircraft
Boeing 747. Photo: Arconics [Avionics Today 08-29-2016] A recent poll by aviation software provider Arconics revealed that respondents found the Boeing 747 to be the greatest civil aircraft of all time. With…
Business & GA
Digital Copilot Aims to Reduce Single-Pilot Workload
[Avionics Today 08-29-2016] General Aviation (GA) pilots flying solo could soon find themselves with a new kind of co-pilot: a virtual one. In an effort to enhance safety and reduce the workload…
ATM Modernization
EASA Approves Honeywell’s SmartRunway, SmartLanding System for Boeing 737NG
Photo: Honeywell [Avionics Today 08-26-2016] Honeywell’s SmartRunway and SmartLanding system has received industry approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for use on the Boeing 737NG airliner. This is the first…
ATM Modernization
EASA Loosens Regulation to Encourage PBN Approaches
[Avionics Today 08-26-2016] The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has modernized the regulatory approach toward operations using Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) specifications. This system aims to allow for a safer, more flexible and…
ATM Modernization
Gulfstream FAA-Approved for GIV and GV Fans-Over-Iridium Solution
Gulfstream GIV aircraft. Photo: Ministerie van Defensie/Arnoud Schoor [Avionics Today 08-26-2016] The FAA has approved Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. to upgrade Gulfstream GIV and GV aircraft with Future Air Navigation System (FANS)-over-Iridium (FOI)…