978 UAT solutions are often more expensive than 1090ES options due to requiring a separate transceiver and continued use of a Mode A/C transponder, while 1090ES leverages common Mode S transponders.
The move by FAA to "performance-based" contracting, where the end product is the certifiable goal, and the means to reach it is not rigidly specified, has both advantages and disadvantages. The ...
FAA’s NextGen program to modernize the National Airspace System (NAS) took a great leap forward in late August with the selection of an industry team led by ITT Corp. to provide the ground ...
The FAA released AC 90-114B to guide Part 91 pilots on ADS-B Out operations, clarifying FARs 91.225 and 91.227 and detailing equipment usage within the National Airspace System. A key takeaway for ...