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Cockpit Avionics at Risk, GAO Report Says

[Avionics Today 04-16-2015] A new report published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights the cyber security challenges associated with providing reliable security for critical aircraft avionics systems. The challenges are arising…

ATM Modernization

Serco Wins FAA ATC Control Contracts

Serco employees managing an ATC tower. Photo: Serco [Avionics Today 04-16-2015] The FAA has awarded Serco two contracts to continue supporting the FAA Contract Tower (FCT) program. Serco will provide Air Traffic…

ATM Modernization

InFlight Labs to Bring ATC-Activated Aircraft Tracking to Market

Smart ELT tracking system and simulation. Photo: InFlight Labs [Avionics Today 04-15-2015] InFlight Labs is developing a Smart Emergency Location Transmitter (Smart ELT), an Air Traffic Control (ATC)-activated Aircraft Tracking System. Smart…