MilitaryF-35: Is The Trillion-Dollar Fighter Finally Worth It? Avionics upgrades in development for the F-35 Lightning II include a new automatic ground collision avoidance system and a distributed aperture system (DAS) with five times the resolution of its current
Embedded AvionicsFrom Model-Driven Avionics System Development to 'Plug&Fly' Avionics What if avionics computers could be taken from the shelf and configure themselves after being installed? What if system function development could restrict to the pure function and safety is for free
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
ConnectivitySITA Invites Airlines to Participate in Aviation Blockchain Sandbox SITA is launching a major industry research project to explore the potential of blockchain. More than 100 IT executives, attending SITA’s recent customer innovation forum, were the first to be invited to…
Business & GAStandardAero Brings Honeywell JetWave to European Gulfstream Jets StandardAero will now be able to install Honeywell JetWave Ka-band satellite communications systems and radome equipment on Gulfstream GV/GV-SP aircraft registered in Europe after receiving an STC from EASA. The STC allows StandardAero to immediately fulfill radome…
Business & GAATR Tests ClearVision for Turboprop Potential ATR is evaluating the use of the ClearVision enhanced vision system in low visibility conditions. The French OEM took a prototype ATR 600 aircraft to Guernsey in June for final testing of…
ConnectivityWatch: 2018 Global Connected Aircraft Summit Highlights 2018 Global Connected Aircraft Summit attendees from Airbus, Alaska Airlines, Southwest, Delta, Nigerian Communications Satellite and more talk about why they attended this year's event.
Embedded AvionicsSmart Sensors Expand in Variety, Scope As the aviation industry drives toward predictive maintenance and operational and aftermarket efficiencies, intelligent sensors have expanded in variety and scope. Meanwhile the overall defense and aerospace