Avionics

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Pentastar Approves EFB through AML Process in Falcon 2000

Pentastar Aviation in Waterford, Mich., last month announced it has received STC approval to install an electronic flight bag portable computer from CMC El

Avionics

September 15, 2006

Air-to-Ground Spectrum Explained

The total 4-MHz slice of frequency spectrum that was the subject of the FCC’s 800-MHz auction is the same spectrum that has been allocated for air-to-groun

Avionics

September 15, 2006

Europe ready to test technical results of in-flight cellphone use

As regulatory agencies in Europe and North America grapple with whether to permit the use of personal mobile phones in flight, the companies that intend to

Avionics

September 15, 2006

Cockpit Avionics

The earliest versions of the Internet and e-mail trace their existence back to the 1950s, when Rand researchers first started thinking about ways to connec

Avionics

September 15, 2006

New HIRF testing rules a step closer

The FAA last month closed a three-month comment period on a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would amend long-standing HIRF (high-intensity radiat

Regulations and Government

September 15, 2006

Honeywell Introduces ‘Enhanced’ Apex Cockpit

Described by some Honeywell engineers as “son of Primus Epic,” the Phoenix company’s Apex integrated avionics system is undergoing a makeover that aims to

Avionics

September 15, 2006

Collins SwiftBroadband-ready Hardware Debuts

In preparation for the launch of Inmarsat SwiftBroadband data service early next year, Rockwell Collins has introduced two new data-ready satcom terminals,

Avionics

September 15, 2006

Dassault Offers EFB Option

Gulfstream was the first to add electronic flight bag portable computers to its options list, and now Dassault has followed suit by selecting the PilotView

Aircraft

September 15, 2006

EMS Satcom Antenna Will Fly on Bombardier Globals

Bombardier has selected the eNfusion AMT-3800 high-gain satcom antenna from Canada’s EMS Satcom as a factory option on the Global Express XRS and Global 50

Aircraft

September 15, 2006

‘Public Should Pay More of ATC Costs’

In the war of words between the airlines and general aviation about who should pay how much for ATC services, Pogo CEO Robert Crandall argues that the gene

Avionics

September 14, 2006

As ADS-B launches nationally, system loses ground in Alaska

In a curious turn of events, the FAA last month found itself launching its nationwide ADS-B program in Washington and boosting the system’s air traffic ben

ATC

September 14, 2006

Canada prepares for ATC regs transition

Transport Canada (TC), the government agency that regulates the country’s aviation activities, has presented its future policy philosophy in the recently p

Regulations and Government

September 13, 2006

Garmin reveals first retrofit packages for popular G1000

Garmin in late July announced plans for a retrofit version of the G1000 avionics system in the Beech King Air C90 through an STC program with Executive Bee

Avionics

September 13, 2006

Bombardier Keeping a Watchful Eye on Connexion

Bombardier officials last month conceded they are somewhat concerned about the recent news from Boeing that it might pull the plug on the satellite-based C

Avionics

September 13, 2006

CMC’s PilotView Approved in Gulfstreams, Falcons and Globals

Pentastar Aviation in Waterford, Mich., has gained STC approval for dual installations of CMC Electronics’ PilotView electronic flight bag (EFB) portable c

Avionics

September 13, 2006

Jeppesen Celebrates 10 Years in Electronic Chart Business

This year marks the 10th since Jeppesen started supplying aircraft operators with electronic navigation charts.

Avionics

September 13, 2006