Editor's NoteCockpit InfoSecurity Threats Aircraft systems are becoming ever more connected to the outside world. While the Boeing 787, the Airbus 380 and the Airbus 350 are touted as e-Enabled, older models are rushing to catch…
Editor's NoteRotary, Pushbutton, Touchscreen: Switches Evolve with Next Generation Cockpits Cockpit switches will not be completely disappearing from flight decks any time soon, according to today’s leading aircraft Light-Emitting Diode (LED) pushbutton switch manufacturers. Avionics Magazine readers agree with the Aerospace Optics…
Editor's NoteEnhanced Vision Systems Peek Into New Markets, Capabilities Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) are stepping up as a superior set of eyes onboard the aircraft to help the pilot see in darkness and “through” haze, smog, smoke and light fog, presenting…
Editor's NoteUsing NextGen to Improve Aircraft Navigation Some of the busiest airports in the United States daily demonstrate the operational challenges of navigating an aircraft efficiently. An example is Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, which has multiple parallel runways and…
Editor's NoteFrom Military to Market: Commercial Connectivity Drives Antenna Technology The aircraft connectivity market is in the midst of a full-fledged upswing, as passengers demand constant contact with the outside world, even at 30,000 feet. Gogo alone provides connectivity services to nearly…
Editor's NoteMark Your Calendars: Avionics for NextGen, October 2015 I would like to start this month by making our audience aware that we are bringing back the “Avionics for NextGen” event. It will take place mid October in Washington, D.C. We…
Editor's NoteConnecting the Cockpit: Data Streaming Tech Leads the Way to Streamlining Operations Connectivity in the cockpit is coming into its own. As aircraft become more equipped with Internet and connections become more reliable through satellite-based systems and broadband technology, this access to data is…
Editor's NoteCockpit Displays: Touching Up the Modern Cockpit Photo courtesy of Barco Cockpit displays are central to some of the flight-critical applications and capabilities of today’s modern aircraft Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) setups. Avionics companies are using new software to…