Commercial

Panasonic Extends Pact with Asiana Airlines

Asiana Airlines will equip two Airbus A321s with an in-flight entertainment system from Panasonic Avionics Corp., of Lake Forest, Calif. The eFX system includes 10.6-inch Smart Monitors in Business Class and a 9-inch…

Business & GA

Editor’s Note: Staying Connected

I had initially intended to write in this space about the gloomy and pessimistic mood at the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) annual conference and exhibition. However, much ink in this magazine…

ATM Modernization

Industry Scan

NAVAIR Accelerates Aircraft Certifications Under CNS/ATM Program The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) communications, navigation surveillance/air-traffic management (CNS/ATM) program has completed 13 certifications on different aircraft platforms since 2005, including seven certifications…

ATM Modernization

People

Frédéric Mazzanti Frédéric Mazzanti has been named director of the avionics division of Sagem. He replaces Patrick Samier, who is moving to another position within the Safran Group. Mazzanti started his career…

ATM Modernization

Calendar

December 1-3 FAA International Runway Safety Summit, Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. Visit www.faa.gov. 2 Avionics Magazine Webinar, "Latest Trends in In-Flight Entertainment," 12 noon, EST. Visit www.aviationtoday.com/webinars. 2010 February 2-7 Singapore…

Military

Preferred Payloads

While armed Predators and Reapers make headlines hunting terrorists and insurgents, other unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) quietly fight what was formerly known as the Global War On Terror with Intelligence, Surveillance and…

Military

French Tigers In Afghanistan

Since last summer, the French Army Aviation Légère de l’Armée de Terre (ALAT) has taken the first step to adding a new rotary recce and strike capacity to its forces now operating…

Commercial

Product Focus: Databus

With digital flight control systems on aircraft like the under-development Airbus A350XWB becoming more prevalent, commercial manufacturers are beginning to follow the path laid by the military in using 1553 databus technology,…

ATM Modernization

New Products

PMA Granted For ‘NxtMail’ Server International Communications Group (ICG), based in Newport News, Va., received FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) for its NxtMail Server. NxtMail permits users with WiFi-capable smartphones to access…

Military

EA-18G Growler to Begin Full Rate Production

Boeing's EA-18G Growler was approved to advance into Full Rate Production (FRP), allowing the St. Louis-based program to begin manufacturing about 20 aircraft per year. The EA-18G achieved Initial Operational Capability as…