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September 26, 2012
The University of Utah AirMed program has selected the Becker Avionics DVCS6100 digital audio system for its new EC145 air medical helicopter. Becker said the AirMed program selected its multi-channel audio and...September 26, 2012
Raytheon has selected BAE Systems to assist in developing dismount detection radar (DDR) for the U.S. Air Force. BAE Systems said it would lead the development of the DDR command, control, processing, exploitation, dissemination and mission planning modules. The Air Force uses...September 25, 2012
The NextGen Institute’s annual public meeting brought together top government and industry aviation leaders to discuss the progress of FAA’s implementation of NextGen, and the challenges that lie ahead, though speakers could provide few specifics as to how to address problems that have delayed full-scale implementation. “As a business proposition, it’s essentially a...September 24, 2012
The U.S. Air Force and Raytheon recently completed four successful test flights of the Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer (MALD-J). Raytheon’s MALD-J adds radar-jamming capability to the basic MALD platform, an...September 24, 2012
L-3 Aviation Recorders signed an agreement with Airbus to certify and provide the FLYHT Aerospace Solutions AFIRS 228S real-time data communications and SATCOM system for installation on the Airbus A320 family of aircraft. The system, which provides ACARS capability and SATCOM voice connectivity...September 24, 2012
ACSS, an L-3 Communications and Thales joint venture company, said US Airways received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) on its Airbus A330 aircraft for DO-260B (TSO c166b) capability using ACSS’s XS-950 Mode S Transponder. DO-260B is the highest level of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast transmission (ADS-B Out). US Airways will equip...September 24, 2012
Robert K. Ortberg Rockwell Collins today announced the appointment of Robert K. Ortberg as the company’s president. He joins Clayton M. Jones, who continues as chairman and CEO, in the newly formed Office of the Chief Executive. “This move will bring even greater focus to serving our stakeholders and help us better prepare for the future of this highly...September 21, 2012
TransAsia Airways selected the Rockwell Collins PAVES 2 in-flight entertainment system with the embedded Airshow 3D Moving Map for a fleet of new Airbus aircraft. The Taiwan carrier selected the Rockwell Collins...September 20, 2012
Panasonic Avionics has a new 10-year contract to provide technical support services for AeroMexico’s fleet of 737-800 BSI aircraft. The Lake Forest, Calif.-based avionics supplier said the contract requires it to provide unlimited...September 20, 2012
Harris Corp. has been awarded FAA's $331 million Data Communications Integrated Services (DCIS) contract as part of the NextGen airspace modernization initiative, the agency said Thursday. FAA teased the announcement at this week's Avionics for NextGen conference in Atlantic City, N.J. Harris, with its partners Thales, GE Aviation and another undisclosed airline partner, beat out competing bids from a...September 20, 2012
Thales will partner with Honeywell to bring the global broadband aircraft connectivity to the world aviation industry. The companies are working to integrate the Honeywell-developed GX Aviation Ka-band satcom avionics and antenna systems, operating over Inmarsat’s GX Aviation Ka-band satellite constellation with Thales cabin network solutions. The combined offering will give commercial airline operators...September 20, 2012
Kazakhstan-based Air Astana will feature a number of Rockwell Collins avionics upgrades on a fleet of new Airbus A320/321 aircraft later this year. The...September 19, 2012
Malaysia and Air India Airlines each recently launched revenue service of passenger aircraft equipped with the Thales in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. Malaysia Airlines has entered into service its first of six Airbus A380 aircraft equipped with the Thales IFE. “The A380 is our new flagship...September 19, 2012
China Southern Airlines has a new agreement with Thales to install the TopSeries AVANT in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems on its fleet of Boeing 777-300ERs. Thales said China Southern will equip a total of 10 777-300ERs with the AVANT...September 19, 2012
American Airlines (AA) on Wednesday announced plans to launch an innovative in-flight tablet program—bringing the Samsung Galaxy Note tablet to all of its 17,000 flight attendants. Flight attendants will use the tablet to access passenger information, provide customers with flight...September 19, 2012
In-flight connectivity provider Gogo recently raised its in-flight Wi-Fi service pricing options on Virgin America and Delta flights. Gogo is now charging $10 per hour and no longer allows passenger to purchase its full-flight pass while in the air. “We’re currently testing various new pricing options in the market to make sure we’re offering passengers a variety of choices to meet their...September 18, 2012
Rockwell Collins on Tuesday announced AeroVironment has selected its MicroGRAM GPS receiver for the Wasp AE unmanned aircraft system (UAS). MicroGRAM has a 90...September 18, 2012
Transaero Airlines is retrofitting eight of its Boeing 767s with Rockwell Collins’ PAVES High Definition Media Server (HDMS) and Entertainment Control Panel...September 18, 2012
Top officials from Boeing, American Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) showcased the ecoDemonstrator at Reagan National Airport Tuesday. The ecoDemonstrator—a Next-Generation 737-800—is being loaned to Boeing by American Airlines to serve as a testbed for testing environmentally progressive technologies designed to increase fuel efficiency and reduce aircraft noise. The...September 18, 2012
Northrop Grumman on Monday introduced ReadyBlue—its mobile application that provides real-time insight into aircraft readiness, fleet readiness and mission capability rates for flight line personnel, military leaders and depot operations staff. "Our objective in developing ReadyBlue is to optimize fleet readiness and life cycle affordability by providing real-time fleet insight," said Kelly...
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