ATM Modernization

AirMap Aims to Alleviate the Guessing Game in UAS Operations

Map showing recreational airspace across the U.S. Photo: AirMap [Avionics Today 04-01-2015] AirMap, a free, comprehensive digital map that allows Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operators to visualize the airspace around them, including…

Commercial

Air Tahiti Nui Finalizes Order for Two New Dreamliners

Air Tahiti Nui 787-9 Dreamliner, rendering. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 05-01-2015] Boeing and Air Tahiti Nui have finalized an order for two 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $514 million at current list prices.…

Business & GA

AvioCATS to Provide CAMO Services to Croatian Startup’s A320s

Limitless Airways Airbus A320. Photo: Limitless Airways [Avionics Today 05-01-2015] AvioCATS, will be using Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) company Commsoft’s IT system, Oases, to provide Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) services…

ATM Modernization

Honeywell Helps Demonstrate China's First Precision Landing System

Rendering of Honeywell’s SmartPath precision landing system. Photo: Honeywell [Avionics Today 04-30-2015] The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and Air Traffic Management Bureau completed its first flight demonstration of next generation…

ATM Modernization

European ANSP, Airlines Form ODP Consortium

A consortium of European air navigation service providers and airlines has recently been formed to explore optimized descent profiles (ODP) from the upper airspace to terminal maneuvering areas. Photo: Eurocontrol  [Avionics Today…