Content Archive: December 2006

Avionics

GNS Line OK’d for LPV Approaches

Garmin’s GNS-series navigators have been approved for WAAS en route navigation and LPV (lateral precision with vertical guidance) approach capability, the

Raytheon seeks ‘precise’ solutions

Just as those responsible for fighting wars now talk in terms of “effects”–as opposed to material assets–when discussing battle management and the equipmen

Elettronica now protects Apache helicopters

Elettronica has become a leader in the development of electronic warfare systems to protect many different types of military aircraft as well as warships.
Avionics

AirCell Gets Broadband License

The FCC has approved AirCell’s air-to-ground frequency license, clearing the way for the Louisville, Colo.
Avionics

Satcom Calling for a Dime?

Arinc Direct last month launched World Calling, a flat-rate billing plan for customers of its SkyLink VoIP (voice over Internet protocol) telephone service

Parc Aberporth center leads UAV civil ops

According to the UAV community, unmanned aerial vehicles face a busy future with all sorts of possible new civil and paramilitary applications, including s

ME fertile for Boeing Apaches

The handover of the first of 16 Boeing AH-64Ds for Kuwait on August 11 highlighted the importance of the type to Boeing’s business in the region, not just
Avionics

Duncan Installs Primus Epic in GIII

Duncan Aviation recently completed the installation of Honeywell’s Primus Epic Control Display System/Retrofit (CDS/R) in a customer’s Gulfstream III.
Avionics

Pro Line 21 for the Falcon 50

Premier/West Star announced the completion of its first installation of the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics system in a Falcon 50.
Avionics

Lower-cost FDRs likely for small jets

A Massachusetts company that has developed a flight data recorder (FDR) for aircraft in the category of the Cirrus SR20 and SR22 piston singles says the te