NEXTGEN, ADS-B DOMINATES THE NEWS IN JUNE, AGAIN
AOPA: ADS-B: The next 10 years AOPA Online. FAA unveils new $10M lab focusing on air traffic control research The FAA unveiled a new $10 million lab in New Jersey…..
Volcanic Ash Avoidance device being tested
AOPA: EasyJet to test drive ash avoidance systemEasyJet has teamed up with Airbus to test a new onboard radar that would let pilots detect and map volcanic ash from more….
AOPA: What is benefit of new ADS-B rule?
AOPA questions benefit of new ADS-B ruleA new FAA rule requiring the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast equipment has raised concern among aviation groups. The regulation calls for operators to….
FAA Pumps $4 Billion (with a B) into NextGen
AOPA: FAA awards more than $4 Billion in NextGen contracts: The FAA announced one of its largest-ever contract awards, up to $4.4 billion for early-stage implementation of the NextGen air traffic….
FAA ADS-B Out requirement puts financial bind on Aircraft Owners
AOPA: The FAA on May 27 published its final rule mandating what owners will be required to have on board their aircraft in order to operate in the new satellite-based….
GARMIN G500H RECEIVES STC FOR HELICOPTERS
Garmin announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) hasgranted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Garmin’s G500H, glass cockpit solutiondesigned specifically for the VFR Part 27 helicopter market. The STC is for the Bell….
406 ELTs: Technology in Transistion
AVWEB: Good article and podcast here on the state of ELT technology…NASA is starting to bring 406 technology online…with a transition expected in 2015…MORE
FAA Boss says bulk of NextGen benefits begin in 2016
DALLAS MORNING STAR: FAA chief says air traffic upgrades are on their wayFAA Administration Randy Babbitt was interviewed about the progress of NextGen technology and it’s ramifications for airlines and….
Check out the FX8 Jeppesen Chart Reader
SOLIDFX FX8 JEPPESEN CHART READERThe FX8 offers a robust feature set and can be used as a Jeppesen chart reader, notepad, cockpit organizer, electronic briefcase and library. Take notes directly….
Juneau ADS-B on final for FAA Approval
AOPA: Juneau ADS-B moves closer to final approvalThe FAA has completed the final steps to move forward with requiring Automatic Dependant Surveillance-Broadcast out in cockpits by 2020. The agency declared….