Bendix/King Nav Database Problem: URGENT!
AVWEB: URGENT: Certain Bendix/King KLN and KLX products have been compromised by their latest database updates and the company says those products should not be used until the problem is….
ADS-B helps Air Traffic Control over Gulf of Mexico
AIA: ADS-B (automatic dependent surveillance broadcast) is helping manage helicopter operations around the oil platforms in the Gulf where there is no radar coverage. (AIA) (FlightGlobal)
Loran-C Phase-out begins in February 2009
AVWEB: Coast Guard says LORAN-C no longer needed for maritime nav and DHS says no need for a GPS backup…so the switch is going off starting FEB 8th…read on
FAA unhappy with Aircraft Manufacturers over FDRs and CVRs
The FAA is not pleased (“seriously disappointed”) with jet makers lack of effort to improve Flight Data and Cockpit Voice Recorders on newer planes, upgrades which were mandated years ago. (AOPA)….
Aspen Avionics Tech Note 2009-01
EFD1000 INTERNAL BATTERY PROCEDURES Effective immediately, Aspen Avionics will begin shipping all EFD1000 PFDs with the internal battery disconnected. This action has been taken to prevent inadvertent discharge of the….
DAC International Announces new TracPlus GPS/Iridium device
The Model NAL-9601-DGS-TP allows you to track a fleet of aircraft anywhere in the world, at any altitude. In addition you can monitor discretes such as weight-on-wheels and engine oil….
Aircraft Electronics Association EE Direct
Did you know that the AEA, through it’s member shop submissions, publishes a monthly Equipment Exchange that provides a forum to buy and sell almost anything avionics related? Contact us….
Garmin GTX 330 and GTX 33 Extended Squitter
Garmin GTX 330 and GTX 33 Transponders Now Available with Extended Squitter Capability Garmin announces that you can now select or upgrade GTX 330 and GTX 33 transponders with 1090….
Garmin Software Service Bulletin 0843
This software service bulletin describes the process for upgrading the GDU 620 Main Software to Version 2.02.
ADS-B & NextGen Conference
Aviation Week presents ADS-B & NextGen Air Traffic Modernization March 26-27, 2009 Washington, DC: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!