ATM ModernizationIndustry Scan Commercial NextGen Update The FAA on Jan. 30 released an update to its NextGen Implementation Plan, defining the core set of avionics that will support NextGen operational capabilities deployed by 2018. The…
Editor's NotePeople United Appointments UAL Corp., the holding company of United Airlines, named Michael Quiello (right), vice president of corporate safety, security, quality and environment, and Mark Mounsey, vice president of base maintenance for…
Editor's NotePeople Joseph Little Flight Display Systems, of Alpharetta, Ga., named Joseph Little (right) vice president of research and development. Little has more than 20 years of experience in electronics product engineering and design.…
Editor's NoteCalendar February 11-12 Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE), Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong, China. Visit www.abace.aero. 11-15 Aero India 2009, Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India. Visit www.aeroindia.in. 22-24 Heli-Expo…
Business & GAAvionics Focus Is Helo Safety More than anything else, safety concerns are pushing developments and purchases in helicopter avionics as the commercial rotorcraft world focuses attention on slashing accident rates, especially among emergency medical service operators. To…
ATM ModernizationAvionics Driving Efficiency Gains Buffeted by a volatile fuel market, financial meltdown and economic downturn, the world’s airlines are navigating through some very challenging conditions. After climbing back from six successive years of losses to post…
Business & GAProduct Focus: Connectors With the introduction of high-speed data communications for the cockpit and the continuing evolution of advanced in-flight entertainment systems in the cabin, avionics connector manufacturers and standards-setting bodies working to define specifications…
Business & GANew Products Maintenance Center Duncan Aviation will build a full-service business aviation maintenance facility in Provo, Utah. The facility, which is set to open in August 2010, will provide airframe, engine, interior completions, exterior…