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FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS received EASA certification for the 1203C SBAS/GNSS

sensor. The system is currently FAA certified to TSO-C145c, and now has the additional certification of ETSO-C145c.
According to the company, this certification expedites the process for attaining
STC approvals for 1203C installations in Europe, which will prove to be vital as the
deadlines for ADS-B equipage draw near. The compliance dates are June 8, 2016,
for new aircraft and June 7, 2020, for aircraft needing retrofits.
As an affordable, easily installed position source approved for all ICAO jurisdictions, the integrated 15-channel 1203C SBAS/GNSS
sensor is part of a fully rule-compliant ADS-B
Out system. The 1203C currently operates
as part of approved ADS-B installations
worldwide and is appropriate for airline
transport, regional, business aircraft,
and rotorcraft applications.
The 1203C integrates with either
a compatible DO-260A or DO-260B
certified Mode S transponder and other
existing avionics, requires no cockpit
controls, and is compatible with a variety
of antenna options. It also can serve as the approved
position and timing source for CPDLC, RNP 0.3 installations, and TAWS/FMS via an
ARINC 743A 2-wire interface. The system is further capable of receiving external altitude and RAIM prediction requests via two ARINC 429 2-wire interfaces.
"The 1203C is the simplest and most affordable way to meet the position source
requirements for ADS-B," said TIM TAYLOR, president and CEO of FreeFlight
Systems. "With the added EASA certification, it is simpler for our European customers to accomplish the installation of a sensor that delivers regulatory compliance
while adding capability and operational flexibility."
* In other news...
FreeFlight Systems released ADS-B View 2.0 - a free NextGen aviation iPad app
that provides graphical weather, traffic and textual data to the aircraft pilot and crew.
Weather and traffic information is received by the RANGR ADS-B system, transmitted to the tablet via Wi-Fi, and overlayed on the ADS-B View map.
According to the company, the graphical weather can be placed into a looping
mode so that weather changes can be viewed over time. The map can be configured
to show runways, roads, lakes, and state and county lines. In addition, textual information, such as METARs, is provided.
For more information, visit freeflightsystems.com. q

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Gogo Business Aviation
GOGO BUSINESS AVIATION

unveiled the ATG 1000 - a new
connectivity system particularly
well-suited for light jets, turboprops and owner-flown aircraft.
Via the Gogo Biz network service, the ATG 1000 enables highperformance email with attachments and calling and texting with
passengers' own smartphones
and mobile numbers.

According to the company, the
ATG 1000 is software-upgradable,
which gives customers the unique
ability to add connectivity features
- such as web browsing - at any
time, simply by purchasing a software key.
Originally launched for the business aviation market in 2009, the
Gogo Biz network service utilizes
Gogo's air-to-ground technology, providing service coverage throughout the continental
U.S. and portions of Alaska and
Canada above 10,000 feet.
* In other news...
The company announced a
series of additional data plans
now available to business aircraft
operators.
For more information, visit
business.gogoair.com. q

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