Avionics

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

Avionics

Lower-cost FDRs likely for small jets

A Massachusetts company that has developed a flight data recorder (FDR) for aircraft in the category of the Cirrus SR20 and SR22 piston singles says the te
Avionics

Proposal Aims To Improve FDR Information

The FAA is proposing to amend the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) regulations of Parts 121 and 135 to prohibit filtering of original parameter sensor s
Training and Workforce

AirData to launch flight-planning software package

AirData, the flight planning specialist, is preparing to launch its new SwiftOps.com online flight planning and crew briefing system this fall.
Maintenance and Modifications

Revue Thommen outlines plans for business aviation

Following a management buyout of its avionics division last year, Swiss manufacturer Revue Thommen decided to seek business in new markets more aggressivel
Aircraft

TCAS 2000 Now Standard on Cessna Bizjets

Aviation Communications & Surveillance Systems (ACSS), a joint L-3 Communications and Thales company, has announced that Cessna has selected the TCAS 2
Aircraft

Embraer Phenoms To Fly with Thales

Embraer has selected Thales’ integrated electronic standby instrument (IESI) for the Phenom 100 and 300 business jets.
Avionics

Router does it all

Airbus has made Lufthansa Technik’s Mobile Access Router (MAR) a standard option on the A380.
Avionics

Memory Stick a Quick Hit

Honeywell (Booth No.
Avionics

Primus Epic Datalink Messaging Options

Honeywell and Arinc have reached a licensing agreement that will allow corporate operators to use either Honeywell’s Global Data Center or Arinc Direct for
Engines

Restructured Honeywell is ready for European growth

Europe continues to be a happy hunting ground for companies selling business aviation, with more grounds for optimism very evident in the latest Business A
Avionics

RAAS Keeps Aircraft Apart When on the Ground

Here at EBACE Honeywell is exhibiting its runway awareness and advisory system (RAAS), which gives the crew of an airplane the proper information to avoid
Avionics

PGA Electronic unveils color touch-screen cabin control unit

Here at EBACE, PGA Electronic is unveiling its keyboard touch screen (KTS), which provides passengers control and command capability for cabin in-flight en
Avionics

PilotView EFB gaining favor among buyers

As business aircraft operators continue the trend toward fully paperless cockpits, the PilotView electronic flight bag (EFB) portable computer from Canadia
Avionics

CMC & Universal Team on EVS

Here at EBACE 2006, CMC Electronics (Booth No.
Aircraft

Collins offers Pro Line retrofit for Avanti

Owners of Piaggio Avanti twin-pusher turboprops were presented with some good news yesterday in the form of an announcement by avionics maker Rockwell Coll
Aircraft

Honeywell Apex will guide Grob SPn business jet

The Grob SPn light business jet will feature an enhanced Apex cockpit, provided by Honeywell.
Avionics

Satcom Direct simplifying in-flight dialing processes

Satellite communications service provider Satcom Direct (Booth No.
Avionics

CMC satcom antenna designed for bizav

A compact satellite communications high-gain antenna system developed by CMC Electronics (Booth No.
Avionics

Japanese put Connexion in official 747s

Japan Airlines will equip two government-owned Boeing 747-400s used to carry the country’s emperor and high-ranking officials with the Connexion by Boeing
Avionics

Universal in-flight Wx alerts

Visitors to Universal Weather & Aviation (Booth No.
Avionics

Collins Prepares for SwiftBroadband

In preparation for the commercial availability of SwiftBroadband high-speed-data services next year, Rockwell Collins has introduced two new data-ready sat
Avionics

Universal Weather Payroll Was Overstated

Yesterday, EBACE Convention News incorrectly reported that Universal Weather and Aviation has 12,000 employees.
Avionics

Part 25 Aircraft Receives Synthetic Vision STC

In a first for a Part 25 aircraft, the FAA has approved the Vision 1 synthetic-vision system from Universal Avionics for use in the Challenger 601-3A.
Avionics

AirCell Likely To Win FCC Frequency Auction

With all other serious contenders out of the running, AirCell appears likely to win an FCC auction for a coveted slice of frequency spectrum that will enab
Training and Workforce

Special Training Needed for Pilots Using Rnav SIDs

Operators using the new Rnav SID procedures at Dallas/Fort Worth and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airports can expect a visit from their princi
Avionics

Lockheed Martin Unveils ADS-B Team

Lockheed Martin at the Air Traffic Control Association Convention on Monday announced its bidding team for the FAA’s nationwide automatic dependent surveil
ATC

Say Bye-Bye to DF Steers

The FAA is proposing to decommission all 54 direction finders (DF) and associated DF approaches in all states other than Alaska.
Avionics

AirCell Plans Nationwide Wi-Fi Network

AirCell is moving forward with plans for a nationwide network of about 200 special ground stations to support in-flight broadband services.
Avionics

Report: Boeing May Scrap Connexion

Boeing might sell or shut down its Connexion in-flight Internet service after six years of failing to turn a profit on the business, The Wall Street Journa
Avionics

DOT IG Auditing FAA’s Controller Hiring Efforts

The DOT inspector general’s office will audit the FAA’s progress in implementing its controller workforce plan for hiring approximately 12,500 new controll