Business & GA

Oz: A Revolution in Cockpit Display

Two Florida scientists have developed a unique approach to solving the problem of flight deck information overload, sometimes called "the tyranny of numbers." Their solution is a pilot display concept called OZ.…

Business & GA

UAVs That Swarm

If the command and control (C2) of today’s mammoth unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) seems like a tough problem, consider futuristic, bio-inspired concepts for autonomous UAV systems. Encouraged by studies of insect colony…

Editor's Note

Calendar

October 7-9 56th Annual NBAA, Orlando/Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. Contact the National Business Aviation Association, phone 202-737-4484, fax 202-478-6885 or e-mail dhanson@nbaa.org. 12-16 NASA Digital Avionics Systems Conference, The Crowne…

Business & GA

Editor’s Note: When Aircraft Take Over

Honeywell caused a stir recently when it announced its development of a system that would automatically take control of an aircraft if the pilots fail, or refuse, to prevent a crash. Called…

Editor's Note

Calendar

September 15-18 C4IEWS Symposium, Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, N.J. For more information, contact Cheryl Davidson, Harris Corp., phone 732-389-1220, fax 732-389-1223, e-mail cdavidso@harris.com or visit www.afcea-ftmonmouth.org/MTHS_2003/2003_homeland_security.html. 15-18 International Display Research…

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Dawning of Broadband Connectivity

It had to have been a first. The final report for certification was submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) via e-mail. And the e-mail was sent from a Boeing 737-400 flying…

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Editor's Note: Big-Picture Planning

Some may wonder whether, after commissions are established and lengthy reports are published, any action results in Washington, D.C. A recent briefing at the nation's capital indicates that sometimes it does. Last…

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Boeing EFBs

Boeing, in conjunction with in-house partner Jeppesen and hardware provider Astronautics Corp. of America, is taking a giant step forward in the march towards a paperless cockpit. The trio has developed a…