Business & GA

Avionics Manufacturers Anticipate Late Surge in Helicopter ADS-B Demand

While misconceptions about the Federal Aviation Administration’s Jan. 1, 2020 mandate to install digital transponders have slowed helicopter operators’ adoption of Automatic Dependence Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out technologies, equipment suppliers, helicopter manufacturers and…

ATM Modernization

FAA Publishes New 2020 ADS-B Pre-Flight Policy

When the FAA’s ADS-B Out regulation becomes effective next year, operators will need to predict the availability of the GPS constellation along their planned route and comply with a number of operational…

ATM Modernization

FAA Researching Use of Airplane Connectivity for SWIM

SAN DIEGO — The FAA wants to use the increased presence of faster air-to-ground and satellite-based internet connectivity links on air transport aircraft to optimize the sharing of airspace system information among airlines,…

Commercial

Getting BVLOS off the Ground with 91.113

The FAA has been trying to streamline drone processes: Low-altitude authorization and notification capability speeds up airspace applications. May's updated guidance removes exceptions for hobby drones. Now, the agency is pushing Part…