ATM ModernizationFuture Air Navigation Systems: Worth the Investment? Numerous operators of upper-tier business aircraft are weighing the pros and cons of outfitting their planes with Future Air Navigation Systems (FANS 1/A)-related avionics. The upgrade will allow these
CommercialBehind the Datalinks with UASC's Goddess of UniLink Lynn Root was sitting in her car at an intersection, preparing to turn right when two cars in front of her got into an accident. The responding officer got the “most organized”…
ATM ModernizationOperators Continue FANS 1/A Upgrades for North Atlantic Routes It all started years ago with a push by airlines to increase traffic across the North Atlantic by using avionics upgrades and regulatory approval to reduce the vertical and lateral separation of…
ConnectivityAvionica, GE Aviation Form Joint Venture for Aviation Data GE Aviation and Avionica plan to take aircraft data usage and related product deliveries to new heights under a new joint venture. The two companies have not disclosed terms of the deal,…
ConnectivityHoneywell Keeps Pilots Connected with New Satcom Systems Honeywell has introduced the Aspire 150 and Aspire 350 satellite communications systems to provide business jet, airline and helicopter operators with better connectivity choices. According to Honeywell, with Aspire 150 and 350,…
Business & GAChicago Jet Group Breezes Past FANS Approval for a Dozen More Business Jets Chicago Jet Group has received FAA approval to complete FANS 1/A+ system installations that incorporate the Latitude DL150 satellite data unit onto 12 additional business jet models. The STC is based on…
Embedded AvionicsElbit Approved to Acquire Universal Avionics Elbit Systems has received necessary government approval to acquire Universal Avionics Systems Corporation. Universal Avionics will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit after the acquisition, which the parties said they expect to…
Business & GABombardier Drops a Dozen Upgrade Options for Business Jets Bombardier has launched a suite of 12 product enhancements providing a range of upgrades to its business jets available for installation at service centers. For heightened pilot awareness, Bombardier is offering enhanced…
Embedded AvionicsHoneywell’s GoDirect Can Now Verify FANS Tech Users of Honeywell’s GoDirect Datalink services can now test future air navigation systems (FANS) equipment. The company said the new tool could verify that the system is installed and correctly working. “Having…
CommercialSatcom Direct FANS Data Link Unit Receives Another FAA TSO Certification Satcom Direct’s FANS-1/A Data Link Unit (DLU) has received FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO)-C159c for Future Air Navigation System (FANS) over Iridium flight deck data communications. The company said this DLU is…