ATM ModernizationAustralia ADS-B Mandate Now in Operation at Perth [Avionics Today 02-04-2016] Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) airspace requirement for all aircraft operating under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) within 500 nautical miles north and east of Perth becomes effective today,…
ATM ModernizationGulfstream Brings ADS-B In Retrofit to G150, G200 Gulfstream G150 cockpit avionics. Photo: Gulfstream [Avionics Today 02-04-2016] Gulfstream has received approval from the FAA to begin installing Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast In (ADS-B In) avionics as retrofit packages on in-service…
ATM ModernizationShuster Introduces Bill to Spin Off ATC from Federal Government Introduced legislation proposes a privatized ATC system. Photo: U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee [Avionics Today 02-03-2016] Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo on Feb. 3…
CommercialUS Air Force Awards AAMSI IFF Transponder Contract B-2 Spirit Bomber set for FFI transponder upgrades. Photo: Wikimedia [Avionics Today 02-03-2016] The U.S. Air Force has awarded Associated Aircraft Manufacturing and Sales (AAMSI) a prime contract to service and repair…
ConnectivitySatcom Direct, XTAR Introduce New Military ISR Satcom Offering Satcom Direct and XTAR have introduced a new ISR connectivity offering. Photo: Satcom Direct [Avionics Today 02-03-2016] XTAR, a U.S.-based commercial X-band satellite operator, and Satcom Direct Communications (SDC), the military and…
CommercialAustrian Airlines Goes Digital with Sabre Mobile Flight-Planning Tech Austrian Airlines flight. Photo: Wikimedia [Avionics Today 02-03-2016] Austria's flagship carrier, Austrian Airlines has emerged as the launch customer for a new mobile solution, eFlight Manager, developed by Sabre. The eFlight Manager…
CommercialReal Time Weather Technology Expanding in Aviation [Avionics Today 02-03-2016] Commercial, business and general aviation operators are increasingly adopting new innovative technologies to enhance the ability of pilots flying their aircraft to monitor severe weather and turbulence in real…
ATM ModernizationRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion II Upgrade Approved for King Air Pro Line Fusion for King Air turboprops. Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Today 02-02-2016] The FAA has granted Rockwell Collins a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade for…