Editor's NoteCockpit Displays: Touching Up the Modern Cockpit Photo courtesy of Barco Cockpit displays are central to some of the flight-critical applications and capabilities of today’s modern aircraft Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) setups. Avionics companies are using new software to…
Editor's NoteConnecting the Cockpit: Data Streaming Tech Leads the Way to Streamlining Operations Connectivity in the cockpit is coming into its own. As aircraft become more equipped with Internet and connections become more reliable through satellite-based systems and broadband technology, this access to data is…
Editor's NoteFrom Military to Market: Commercial Connectivity Drives Antenna Technology The aircraft connectivity market is in the midst of a full-fledged upswing, as passengers demand constant contact with the outside world, even at 30,000 feet. Gogo alone provides connectivity services to nearly…
Business & GAHelicopter Market On Cusp of New Era Operating a helicopter is a job that requires impeccable skill. Using choppers for police and emergency situations, as well in offshore environments, is dangerous. But new avionics technologies that improve communications, safety…
ATM ModernizationFAA Hands Harris Contract for Alaska GA Flight Services System OASIS II program to manage flight planning and real-time weather briefing. Photo: Harris Corp. [Avionics Today 01-30-2015] Harris Corp. has been awarded a 10-year contract by the FAA to upgrade and manage…
Business & GAFL Technics Expands Training to ERJ-190 as Popularity Picks Up FL Technics certified to provide training for the Embraer ERJ-190. Photo: FL Technics Training [Avionics Today 01-30-2015] FL Technics Training, a global provider of aviation technical training services, announced further expansion of…
ATM ModernizationRohde & Schwarz VCS-4G Certified for China [Avionics Today 01-30-2015] The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has approved the Rohde & Schwarz R&S VCS-4G for the Chinese market. The IP-based voice communications system serves as the core component…
CommercialBoeing 747-8 Selected as Next Air Force One Barack Obama leaving the current Air Force One, a VC-25. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 01-30-2015] The U.S. Air Force has selected the Boeing 747-8 to serve as the next presidential aircraft, commonly…