Avionics
Gulfstream Gets OK on ADS-C
Gulfstream Aerospace has received authorization from the U.S.

Gulfstream Aerospace has received authorization from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to use automatic dependent surveillance-contract (ADS-C) for oceanic and remote area waypoint reporting. This will be the first application of the technology on purpose-built business jets.

ADS-C, which is a part of the future air navigation system (FANS), allows air traffic controllers to track an aircraft’s position based on information sent at predetermined intervals from its onboard sensors. The system can automatically report when the aircraft deviates from its cleared altitude and route, providing additional safety. ADS-C can also provide air traffic controllers with meteorological data from the aircraft’s sensors.