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One of the largest military aircraft, the C-5 stands six stories tall, according to Discovery. Standing at 143 feet in length, it is longer than the Wright Brothers' first flight of 120…

Military

Test Systems and the New Question of Aging Avionics

Arne Brehmer, aerospace manager, Vector. Photo: Vector [Avionics Today 05-19-2016] The issues that come along with aging avionics, such as wear and tear on wire and cable, are well known across the…

ATM Modernization

Altys Continues to Expand Data Link Testing Reach

[Avionics Magazine 05-19-2016] Over the last several years, French test solutions provider Altys has seen global demand increase from a range of different aviation stakeholders for its data link infrastructure and avionics…

Commercial

Australia’s CASA Proposes IPC to Relax Type Rating Rules

[Avionics Today 05-19-2016] The Australian government’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) part 61 taskforce, tasked with addressing issues associated with flight crew licensing suite of regulations, has released a detailed Instrument Proficiency…

Business & GA

NetJets Invests in London Heliport

NetJets London Heliport. Photo: NetJets Europe [Avionics Today 05-18-2016] NetJets Europe has revealed a new investment in the London private aviation market, through a partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)-certified London…