ATM Modernization

Unlocking the Benefits of ADS-B In

  When the FAA mandated Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B Out) for most aircraft by January 2020, there were the predictable complaints from various segments of the aviation community regarding acquisition and installation…

Business & GA

New Test Systems Look to Match Market Growth

  The current aircraft test equipment market is huge and only growing, spurred by the industry’s need to replace test equipment that is quickly becoming obsolete, but also by the need for…

Embedded Avionics

Navair Awards Funding to 10 Projects to Solve Avionics Issues

[Avionics Today 07-29-2016] After reviewing 31 proposals, Naval Air Systems Command’s (Navair) Air Combat Electronics Program Office (PMA-209) awarded funding to 10 projects through the Avionics Component Improvement Program (AvCIP). AvCIP, which…

Commercial

Play the Avionics News Quiz of July 29  

The very spirit of aviation itself took flight over Wisconsin this week as thousands gathered at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to fly, ride along, observe and celebrate! Already pining for next year’s…

Commercial

Inmarsat GX Aviation Certified on All Major Airframes

Technicians install GX Aviation antenna on aircraft. Photo: Inmarsat [Avionics Today 07-29-2016] The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) Aviation In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) service, for the Airbus…

Commercial

Amazon, UK Government Strike Deal to Study UAV Tech

Amazon’s package delivery UAV. Photo: Amazon [Avionics Today 07-29-2016] Amazon has announced a partnership with the U.K. government to explore the steps needed to make the delivery of parcels by small Unmanned…