ATM Modernization

Garmin Releases ADS-B Transponders for Experimental Aircraft

GTX 45R ADS-B transponder for experimental aircraft. Photo: Garmin [Avionics Today 07-20-2016] Garmin has released two Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) transponders specifically for experimental aircraft: the GTX 35R, which meets Out requirements…

Commercial

IMG Wins In-Flight Streaming Rights to Olympic Games

[Avionics Today 07-20-2016] IMG has struck a deal with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the international in-flight and in-ship rights for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The deal will see IMG…

ATM Modernization

Myanmar Signs on to Explore Satellite ADS-B with Aireon

Photo: Aireon [Avionics Today 07-19-2016] Aireon has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) in Myanmar. DCA will collaborate with Aireon to develop a concept of…

ATM Modernization

Garmin G500/G600 Glass Flight Display Now Features ADS-B In

Stream Repair Map application from AerData, a Boeing subsidiary. Photo: AerData [Avionics Today 07-19-2016] Garmin G500/G600 glass flight displays will now interface with the company’s GTX 345 all-in-one Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)…

Commercial

Boeing Appoints New CTO, Effective Immediately

[Avionics Today 07-19-2016] Boeing has named Greg Hyslop its Chief Technology Officer (CTO), replacing John Tracy, who served as CTO for 35 years and announced his retirement earlier this year. The appointment…

Military

Astronics Unveils Frequency Time Interval Counter

[Avionics Today 07-18-2016] Astronics Test Systems has announced the availability of a new Frequency Time Interval Counter (FTIC) in collaboration with National Instruments Corp. The new Astronics PXIe-2461 is a high-performance, two channel,…