Icing on a plane. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 11-05-2014] The FAA has issued a final rule that broadens the coverage of its icing certification standards. The updated standards require U.S. manufacturers to show…
[Avionics Today 11-5-2014] The Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) announced a new partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) focusing on modernizing Air Traffic Management (ATM) in Latin America. Both…
[Avionics Today 11-04-2014] The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has released the 2014 third quarter General Aviation (GA) aircraft shipment report, with signs the industry is recovering. Total worldwide GA airplane shipments…
Terminal 2 Ramp at Dubai International Airport. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 11-04-2014] Searidge Technologies has announced that the its remote situational awareness and zone occupancy surface management system is now in operation…
ANA 777X aircraft. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 11-04-2014] Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) are teaming up to implement operational improvements for ANA’s commercial aircraft fleet. The improvements are aimed at reducing…
F-35C Lightning II aboard a US Navy aircraft carrier. Photo: US Navy [Avionics Today 11-04-2014] The Navy’s F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter conducted its first arrested landing aboard an…
The Beats Music application on Southwest flights. Photo: Southwest [Avionics Today 11-04-2014] Southwest Airlines has partnered with Beats Music to provide a “uniquely curated” music experience onboard Wi-Fi enabled Southwest aircraft. The…
[Avionics Today 11-4-2014] The FAA's "call to action" day last week resulted in the formation of the Equip 2020 working group. According to the agency, the Equip 2020 group is tasked with…