ATM ModernizationNATS Launches New AFPEx Lite service [Avionics Magazine 06-22-2016] U.K. Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) NATS has introduced AFPEX Lite, which provides a way for small General Aviation (GA) airfields to file and receive flight plans. The new…
ATM ModernizationNavWorx Announces ADS-B Price Drop [Avionics Magazine 06-22-2016] NavWorx has announced a price drop on its Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast Out (ADS-B Out) offerings. Among the company's offerings included is the ADS600-B, a certified Universal Access Transceiver…
CommercialAirbus Takes A350 XWB to China [Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] The Airbus A350XWB, will make its first demo tour of China between June 25 and July 2. During the eight-day trip, A350 XWB test aircraft MSN2 (Manufacturer Serial Number)…
ATM Modernization4 Avionics Goals for the Single European Sky Roadmap [Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] Last week the Single European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) published the first edition of its SESAR Solutions catalogue, featuring an overview of 63 different SESAR solutions…
Business & GAUniversal to Upgrade Royal Flight S-76Bs [Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] Universal Avionics is providing advanced avionics for two Sikorsky S-76B helicopters operated by His Majesty the Sultan of Johor’s Royal Flight. The upgraded glass cockpit includes the installation of…
CommercialFAA Finalizes Commercial UAS Part 107 Rules [Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] The FAA has finalized its first operational rules regulating the commercial operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). According to a statement from the administration, the new rules will…
Business & GAViking Acquires Bombardier Amphibious Aircraft Program [Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] Bombardier has reached a definitive agreement for the sale of its Amphibious Aircraft program to British Columbia-based Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Viking Air Limited. Under the agreement, Viking Air…
ATM ModernizationRussia to Explore Use of Space-based ADS-B [Avionics Magazine 06-20-2016] Under a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed with Aireon LLC, JSC Azimut and JSC Infocom-Avia will evaluate the possible future use of space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B)…