Avionics
New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.
Avionics
Aircell Introduces SwiftBroadband To Brazil Bizav
Aircell announced today at Labace that two members of its global dealer network have received from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) installat
Avionics
Sporty’s SP-400 Nav/Com: Backup for a Rainy Day
Advances in avionics don’t negate the need for old standbys such as a handheld transceiver for use in the unlikely event your digital panel goes dark, or s
Avionics
Turn a G1000 Into a Datalogging System
AvConnect has introduced a new service that downloads the data–more than 70 data points per second–stored by Garmin G1000 avionics systems.
Avionics
First GPS Sensor To Meet ADS-B Standard
Accord Technology’s NexNav mini GPS Waas Class Beta-1 sensor has been recognized by the FAA as meeting requirements outlined in Advisory Circular 20-165.
Avionics
Brazil Approves Avidyne Traffic Advisory System
Avidyne’s TAS600 traffic advisory system received validation from Brazil’s Agência Nacional De Aviação Civil (ANAC), allowing the system to be installed in
Avionics
FAA Approves Iridium for Safety Services
The Iridium satcom system received FAA approval for use as an Aeronautical Mobile Satellite (Route) Service so operators can use Iridium systems for over-o
Rotorcraft
Bell and TrueView Team on EVS
Bell’s Aeronautical Accessories brand will distribute the TrueView Enhanced Visions Systems infrared thermal imaging system worldwide.
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Introduces Touchscreen for Fusion
Rockwell Collins announced at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh that its engineers have developed a touchscreen interface for the Pro Line Fusion avionics suite.
Avionics
Eurocopter Chooses True Blue Backup Batteries
Under a contract signed by Eurocopter Deutschland and Mid-Continent, Eurocopter EC135 and EC145T2 models will be equipped with Mid-Continent Instruments Tr
Avionics
Aspen Unit Links Mobile Devices to Avionics
At EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis., this week, Aspen Avionics and AvConnect unveiled “Connected Panel,” which allows pilots to use mobile devices to commun
Aircraft
Public-Private Partnerships Among Proposals to Advance NextGen
The vision of the satellite-based, data-centric, network-enabled transformation of the ATC system known as the Next Generation Air Transportation System (N
Avionics
Turnkey iPad EFB Program Launched for Charter Ops
Maximum Manuals developed a turnkey process for charter operators to apply for approval and implement use of the Apple iPad as an electronic flight bag (EF
Avionics
Avidyne Intros new mode-S ADS-B transponder
Avidyne announced a new mode-S transponder that will make upgrading to ADS-B out capability much simpler.
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Introduces Touchscreen for Fusion
Rockwell Collins has developed a touchscreen interface for the Pro Line Fusion avionics suite, the company announced on Sunday at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh
Aircraft
FAA Seeks Contractor For NextGen Data Communications Network
The FAA has issued a request for offers to provide data communications services under the agency’s Data Comm effort, considered one of the “transformationa
Regulations and Government
LightSquared Launches DC PR Assault
LightSquared is running an advertising campaign in Washington, D.C., that includes prominent multiple advertisements along the platforms of downtown stati
Aircraft
FAA Endorses Iridium Datalink for Oceanic Air Traffic Control
The FAA has endorsed use of the Iridium satellite data service for air traffic control (ATC) communications in oceanic airspace, providing airlines and bus
Aircraft
Rockwell Collins Describes ‘Strategic Win’ of KC-390 Avionics
Rockwell Collins provided AIN with more details of the avionics for the 
Regulations and Government
LightSquared Attempts To Bypass the FCC
Possibly recognizing that the July 1 final report on GPS testing showed that interference was worse than predicted, LightSquared lawyers are now bypassing
ATC
Europe Expected to Approve ADS-B Implementation Rule
July marks a turning point from the “pioneer” phase of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) in Europe to the approaching ADS-B mandate.
Euro
Regulations and Government
GPS Coalition Plays Offense Against LightSquared
With fresh evidence that LightSquared’s proposed wireless broadband network will cause widespread interference to GPS signal reception, principals of the i
ATC
NextGen benefits are coming, slowly but surely
Despite all the fits and starts, NextGen in the U.S.
Aircraft
ADS-B Marks Turning Point in Europe
This month will mark a turning point from the “pioneer” phase to the mandate phase of Europe’s implementation of automatic dependent surveillance-broadc
Avionics
The Dark Side of NextGen
The FAA’s March 2011 NextGen implementation plan is certainly a finely drawn view of what we should expect to see by 2018.
