ATM Modernization

2020 Mandates Ahead: Experts Offer Advice on How to Comply

[Avionics Today 10-28-2015] With the Future Air Navigation System (FANS) 1/A+, Protected Mode Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (PM-CPDLC) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) mandate compliance dates in the U.S. and Europe…

ATM Modernization

CANSO Chief Outlines Plan to Address Aviation Cyber Security

[Avionics Today 10-26-2015] Safety critical Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems are at risk of "system-damaging" cyber attacks, according to Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) Director General Jeff Poole. During a speech…

ATM Modernization

Gulfstream Approved for FANS 1/A+ Installation on GV

Gulfstream G550, part of the Gulfstream V business line. Photo: Gulfstream [Avionics Today 10-27-2015] The FAA has approved Gulfstream Aerospace to install the soon-to-be required communication and surveillance system known as Future…

Business & GA

Gulf Air Equips with Jeppesen EFBs

EFB in cockpit. Photo: Jeppesen [Avionics Today 10-27-2015] Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently equipped with the Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro as its Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solution…

Business & GA

Textron Sees Sinking Revenues Despite Uptick in Aviation

[Avionics Today 10-27-2015] Textron reported revenues in the third quarter of 2015 were $3.2 billion, down 7.3 percent compared to $3.4 billion in the third quarter of 2014. Textron’s Cessna Citation Longitude.…

Commercial

Fuel Savings Stimulate Fleet Renewal for Alaska Airlines

[Avionics Today 10-26-2015] Alaska Airlines posted record profits again this quarter with $277 million in net income, a 39 percent increase over the third quarter 2014. The record profits follow consistently noteworthy…