By David Bjellos Contributing Writer While European airspace may appear to have more CPDLC than the US, it is only operational for aircraft equipped with ATN-B1 (and is exclusively ground-based). When domestic CPDLC begins in the US, it will be an improved version that will incorporate ATN-B1 and FANS-1/A+. This will be known as ATN-B2. […]
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Reviewing 2021 aircraft transactions
By Anthony Kioussis President, Asset Insight Pre-owned aircraft availability decreased by 63% following the June 2020 peak inventory figure, and by 54% during CY2021. rom a statistical perspective, 2021 was a difficult period to rationalize. Demand ended the year at a record high level, pre-owned aircraft sales exceeded 2020 by over 40%, aircraft availability reached […]
Scanning the head-up display
By Captain Matthew Gray Commercial (Qantas Airways) and Military (RAAF) Pilot and Instructor, ret. Bombardier Global 7500’s Vision flight deck with dual HUDs based on Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics suite. ead-up displays (HUDs) are becoming more commonplace, but is HUD use intuitive, or do pilots need specific eye scan training? Can eye-tracking technology […]
How a global pandemic can illuminate the value of an SMS
By Bryan Burns President, Air Charter Safety Foundation The Covid-19 pandemic has instilled enhanced safety protocols, especially in the aviation industry, where highest standards are expected. he Covid-19 pandemic has been a great teacher. In aviation, we’ve learned to adapt to challenging circumstances, collaborate industry-wide, and enhance our communication. And yes, we’ve learned to sanitize […]
