ATM Modernization

UK on Track for 'Historic' Airspace Efficiency in 2014

[Avionics Today 8-1-14] The United Kingdom (U.K.) is on track to achieve a "historic" level of airspace environmental efficiency, according to new figures released by Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) NATS. The…

Embedded Avionics

F-35 Completes Wet Runway and Crosswind Testing

[Avionics Today 07-31-2014] The Lockheed Martin F-35B recently completed required wet runway and crosswind testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., enabling U.S. Marines Corps Initial Operational Capability (IOC) certification.   

“This…

Commercial

Emirates Launches Audio Description for IFE

[Avionics Today 07-31-2014] Emirates recently introduced an audio description feature on it’s In-flight Entertainment (IFE) system for visually impaired air passengers.    According to the Middle East carrier, audio description, increasingly common…

Business & GA

Avidyne, Jeppesen Release New Navigation Data Package

[Avionics Today 07-30-2014] Jeppesen, has teamed up with Avidyne to introduce the new Jeppesen Services Suite for IFD540 bundled data packages, featuring navigation information and charting data. The new data service is…

Commercial

DAC International Achieves STC on New Software Products

[Avionics Today 07-30-2014] DAC International, has received Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval on its Digital-to-Analog Converter and Airborne Data Link Processor, along with type certification approval on…

Business & GA

New Data Plan Introduced for General Aviation Market

[Avionics Today July 29, 2014] Honeywell subsidiary BendixKing introduced what it believes is an "affordable" new data plan for its AeroWave 100 In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) system for General Aviation (GA) aircraft. Under…