CommercialA 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…
Business & GADAC 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…
MilitaryUS 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…
CommercialVotes 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…
ATM ModernizationEASA 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 ModernizationEASA 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 ModernizationGulfstream 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)…
CommercialChina Airlines A350 XWB Proceeds to Ground and Flight Testing China Airlines A350XWB. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 08-26-2016] The first Airbus A350 XWB for China Airlines (CAL) has rolled out from cabin furnishing and engine installation at the Airbus Toulouse Final Assembly…