Handheld VHF radios are essential backup communication devices for pilots, critical for safety and meeting FAA requirements in controlled airspace. Choosing a backup radio depends on mission-specific ...

While impressive, unmanned flight is just one of the capabilities required of the Northrop Grumman-built X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) if it is to enter service with the U.S. Navy. Prior to ...

All Points Distributing's newest addition to its Vertex Standard line of handheld aviation products is the VXA-300 Pilot III nav/com. The unit features European 8.33 KHz channel spacing (receive only) ...

California-based IMS claims market leadership in the IFE handheld sector and here at Aircraft Interiors Expo the company is showing examples of how it intends to consolidate that position. Exercising ...

Office of Naval Research (ONR) officials detailed a new program Oct. 22 to optimize tactical handheld technology for “quick decision-making in the field.” Called the Exchange of Actionable Information ...

If your love of both iPads and airplanes isn’t satisfied by Flight Control HD alone, take note: Aspen Avionics has announced a new product called Connected Panel, which wirelessly connects an iPad to ...

An operator demonstrates the handheld imaging tool. Inspecting aircraft for flight-worthiness, especially when deployed in the field, just got a lot easier for the Air Force. Making sure an aircraft ...

Garmin has just released the iQue 3600a, a Palm-based GPS handheld specifically for aviation enthusiasts (it's a Palm for pilots!). The device has a yoke-mounted cradle, and built-in basemap, terrain, ...