ATM ModernizationFAA So Cal Metroplex Modernization Gets Underway Photo: FAA [Avionics Today 09-06-2016] The FAA’s effort to modernize Southern California’s airspace is moving forward. The FAA has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact/Record of Decision for the Southern California…
Business & GAXTI’s Crowdfunded VTOL Aircraft Launches Series B Funding Rendering of XTI VTOL aircraft. Photo: XTI [Avionics Today 09-06-2016] XTI Aircraft Company (XTI) has launched the next phase of its funding strategy to bring its partially crowdfunded Vertical Take-off and Landing…
ATM ModernizationFAA Calls for Vendors for AeroMACS Field Tests AeroMACS rendering [Avionics Today 09-06-2016] The FAA is digging into the vendors capable of providing Aeronautical Mobile Airport Communications System (AeroMACS) equipment for the purpose of conducting field trials of the technology.…
Business & GABiggest Aviation Authorities to Streamline Certification Process [Avionics Magazine 09-06-2016] Four of the world's largest civil aviation authorities — Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil of Brazil (ANAC), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), and the…
ATM ModernizationRockwell Collins’ FANS 1/A Solution for Dassault Falcon 2000/2000EX Now Certified Rockwell Collins FANS 1/A solution for the Falcon 2000 and 2000EX provides access to preferred wind-efficient routes over oceanic regions where FANS is used. Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Magazine 09-02-2016] Rockwell Collins’…
ATM ModernizationSESAR Conducts FREE Solutions Demo Workshop Photo: SESAR JU [Avionics Magazine 09-02-2016] Free Route Environmental & Efficient (FREE) route operations are possible in Europe and can significantly reduce flight, times, congestions and the impact to the environment. This…
MilitaryL-3 to Supply Electro-Optical and Infrared Designating Systems Under a U.S. Foreign Military Sales Contract A Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk. Photo: U.S. Air Force [Avionics Magazine 09-02-2016] L-3 Communications’ Integrated Sensor Systems (ISS) sector within its electronic systems segment has been selected under a U.S. Foreign Military…
Business & GANorthern Jet Management Sets Speed Record in a Bombardier Learjet Pilots Steve Edmondson, left, and Andy Heemstra pose in front of the Bombardier Learjet 45XR they flew to establish the world record for a flight between Grand Rapids and Naples, Florida. Photo:…