ATM Modernization

Bohlke Uses Connectivity to Navigate the Islands and Beyond

[Avionics Today 11-26-2104] The Caribbean islands region can present some difficult weather-related flying environments, but aircraft connectivity is helping pilots in the region deal with those challenges everyday. Virgin Islands-based charter carrier…

ATM Modernization

Pirker v. Huerta Ruling Clears the Way to UAS Integration

[Avionics Today 11-25-2014] Last week, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) officially placed model Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) within the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) definition of aircraft. The Nov. 18 final ruling…

ATM Modernization

DAC International Secures EASA and STC Approval for New FMS

The DAC International UNS1Lw Flight Management System. Photo: DAC International [Avionics Today 11-25-2014] DAC International has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval on its UNS-1Lw Flight…

Commercial

CAA Looks to Waylay Winter Weather Disruptions

[Avionics Today 11-25-2014] The U.K.-based Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is looking to minimize the impact of weather disruption on passengers with a new good practice guidance published on the agency’s website. With…

ATM Modernization

Exelis Brings Airport Management Solutions to Detroit

The Exelis Symphony Suite application displayed on iPad. Photo: Exelis [Avionics Today 11-25-2014] Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has selected Exelis to deploy a comprehensive package of airport situational awareness, decision-support…

Commercial

Boeing Begins 787-9 Dreamliner Final Assembly

Assembly of the 787-9 Dreamliner at the South Carolina facility. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 11-25-2014] Boeing has started final assembly of the 787-9 Dreamliner at its South Carolina facility. The team began…

ATM Modernization

NextGen Metroplex Improvements Come to Washington D.C. Region

[Avionics Today 11-24-2014] The FAA announced its latest Metroplex-related airspace improvement activity under its nationwide rollout of the NextGen program: a new Optimized Profile Descent (OPD) for the Washington, D.C. Metroplex initiative.…