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February 2013 SOFTWARE-DEFINED RADIO After lengthy delays, systems are fi nally being fi elded SYNTHETIC VISION SVS systems gaining traction in GA, rotorcraft markets Countries around the world are deploying the next-generation of ATM technologies www.avionicstoday.com 12-14 MARCH AMSTERDAM RAI In association with: ATC GLOBAL 2013 EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE THE INDEPENDENT VIEW OF THE SKIES Now in its 23rd year, the ATC Global Exhibition & Conference will offer unprecedented opportunities for the international air traffi c management community to network, develop business and share knowledge at an event established for the industry, with the industry. Thousands of ATM professionals will travel from across the world to see the latest products and technologies, attend a fi rst-class programme of informative and practical workshops and seminars, and build industry relationships at the drinks receptions and social events. 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NextGen and SESAR may be moving slowly toward implementa- tion. But some modernized air traffic management systems are and military aircraft Thousands of ATM professionals will travel from across the world to see the latest products and technologies, attend electronics industry a fi rst-class programme of informative and practical workshops and seminars, and build industry relationships at the already operational. drinks receptions and social events. by Robert W. Moorman ■ Webinars For those responsible for driving ATM strategy, the ATC Global Conference will provide a neutral platform from military www.aviationtoday.com/webinars which all views and perspectives can be represented. 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After a lengthy, and expensive, development period, software- Using Satcom Datalinks to defined radio systems are being fielded in the United States and Enhance UAV Operations around the world. • Navigating the Skies: The by Charlotte Adams Future of GPS product focus • Driving Innovation: A Synthetic Vision Systems ................30 Software-Centric Having proven their worth in business aviation to improve situ- Approach to Avionics ational awareness, SVS systems are making in-roads in the Development general aviation and rotorcraft markets. • Harnessing the Power of by Ed McKenna Social Media white paper in Avionics iPad as EFB .....................................44 • Enhancing Your Flight 2012 marked the year of the ‘iPad Cockpit Invasion.’ Every day, Operations with Global Voice REGISTER FOR YOUR FREE more and more iOS apps are created to help streamline pro- and Data Connectivity VISITOR PASS OR BOOK YOUR cesses that once were on paper. 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