ATM ModernizationNew Study Outlines Benefits of Space-based ADS-B [Avionics Magazine 06-23-2016] The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) has released a new investigative study that identified immediate, mid-term and long-term safety benefits from the introduction of space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out (ADS-B…
CommercialEmbraer Announces John Slattery as New Commercial CEO [Avionics Magazine 06-22-2016] Embraer has announced John Slattery will be the President and CEO for its commercial aviation business unit, effective July 1. Embraer's second generation E-jet, the E2, recently…
MilitaryLockheed Martin Breaks Ground on Hercules Training Center [Avionics Magazine 06-22-2016] In a ceremony yesterday at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics site, Lockheed Martin celebrated the groundbreaking of the Hercules Training Center (HTC), a facility slated to open in 2018. The…
ATM ModernizationNATS Launches New AFPEx Lite service [Avionics Magazine 06-22-2016] U.K. Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) NATS has introduced AFPEX Lite, which provides a way for small General Aviation (GA) airfields to file and receive flight plans. The new…
ATM ModernizationNavWorx Announces ADS-B Price Drop [Avionics Magazine 06-22-2016] NavWorx has announced a price drop on its Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast Out (ADS-B Out) offerings. Among the company's offerings included is the ADS600-B, a certified Universal Access Transceiver…
CommercialAirbus Takes A350 XWB to China [Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] The Airbus A350XWB, will make its first demo tour of China between June 25 and July 2. During the eight-day trip, A350 XWB test aircraft MSN2 (Manufacturer Serial Number)…
ATM Modernization4 Avionics Goals for the Single European Sky Roadmap [Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] Last week the Single European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) published the first edition of its SESAR Solutions catalogue, featuring an overview of 63 different SESAR solutions…
Business & GAUniversal to Upgrade Royal Flight S-76Bs [Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] Universal Avionics is providing advanced avionics for two Sikorsky S-76B helicopters operated by His Majesty the Sultan of Johor’s Royal Flight. The upgraded glass cockpit includes the installation of…