http://www.aviationtoday.com Aviation Today en-us 2013 Sat, 25 May 2013 10:24:09 EDT West Star Aviation is investing $15 million in three of its U.S. facilities this year, as it looks to capitalize on increased demand for its business aviation products. In a statement on Thursday, West Star said it has "outperformed the industry," which is still rebounding from the... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/maintenance/West-Star-Aviation-Expanding-Three-U-S-Facilities_79247.html Thu, 16 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT The U.S. Army issued a $110 million contract to Poway, Calif.-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) to provide support for its fleet of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).      (Gray Eagle UAS. Photo, courtesy of... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/maintenance/General-Atomics-Receives-$110-Million-for-Army-UAS-Support_79218.html Fri, 10 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT Connectors Positronic Industries, based in Springfield, Mo., added an 8.20mm low-profile version to the Scorpion power/signal connector series. In the low-profile version, the module options include size 12 contacts, size 20 contacts, size 22 contacts and blanks/spacers. Contacts are rated up to 55 amps for... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/maintenance/New-Products_79111.html Wed, 1 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT Mark Ordung Pro Star Aviation, based in Londonderry, N.H., promoted Mark Ordung to avionics technical sales. In his new role, Ordung’s responsibilities will include technical support and quoting all aspects of avionics installations. Ordung started his career at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/maintenance/People_79112.html Wed, 1 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) released its first ever avionics market report at its annual conference in March, revealing total avionics sales of nearly $6.3 billion in 2012 for the general aviation industry. AEA said the $6.3 billion figure represents sales data from 19 avionics manufacturers... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/maintenance/Industry-Scan_79113.html Wed, 1 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT The Calgary Airport Authority is extending its existing contract with ARINC for on-site passenger and baggage systems support through 2022.    Under the new agreement, ARINC will update its vMUSE, BagLink, Common Use Self Service (CUSS) and Local... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/maintenance/ARINC-Receives-Contract-Extension-for-Calgary-Airport-Support_79116.html Wed, 1 May 2013 0:00:00 EDT Haifa, Israel-based defense electronics manufacturer Elbit Systems and Korean aviation services company Sharp Aviation K have established an avionics maintenance joint venture, Sharp Elbit Systems Aerospace (SESA), in Seoul, South Korea.    Elbit will... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/maintenance/Elbit-Systems-Sharp-Aviation-Establish-South-Korea-Based-Joint-Venture_79084.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 0:00:00 EDT The U.S. Air Force issued a four-year $14.3 million contract to Rockwell Collins to provide sustainment services for the cockpit displays on its fleet of F-22 fighter aircraft.  (Photo, courtesy of Rockwell Collins.)... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/maintenance/Rockwell-Collins-to-Provide-Support-for-F-22-Displays_79019.html Thu, 18 Apr 2013 0:00:00 EDT The Rockwell Collins Ascend Aircraft Information Manager (AIM) system, recently certified for the Cessna Citation XLS+, has been installed on its first aircraft. AIM is a secure data transfer system for Pro Line Fusion, Pro Line 21 and Pro Line 4-equipped aircraft.      (Rockwell Collins Pro... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/maintenance/Rockwell-Collins-AIM-System-Gets-First-Aircraft-Installation_79002.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 0:00:00 EDT The U.S. Air Force issued a contract award of more than $71 million to Northrop Grumman to provide sensors and payload systems upgrades for its fleet of Global Hawk unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).      (Global Hawk Block 30. Photo, courtesy of Northrop Grumman.)   According to... http://www.aviationtoday.com/av/maintenance/Northrop-Grumman-Receives-$70-Million-to-Modify-Global-Hawk-UAS_78947.html Tue, 9 Apr 2013 0:00:00 EDT