Embedded Avionics

Navy's P-8 Poseidon Ready for Fleet Introduction

The P-8A Poseidon, Boeing's next-generation military derivative of the 737-800, is ready for introduction into the U.S. Navy fleet, according to a report issued by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) last…

Commercial

Aeroflot Selects Teledyne System for Superjet SSJ100

Teledyne Controls' Wireless GroundLink (WGL) data transfer technology has been installed on a Superjet SSJ100 for Aeroflot, marking the first time a Teledyne Controls solution has been used on this new aircraft…

Commercial

Norwegian, Panasonic Develop Android-Based IFE

Norwegian and Panasonic Avionics are developing an Android-powered in-flight entertainment system. Norwegian’s passengers will be able to use select Android apps that are pre-loaded onto the system. “We’re constantly looking at new…

Business & GA

Universal Display, IDD Aerospace to Study OLEDs

Universal Display Corp., of Ewing, N.J., has been awarded a $225,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I program from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Under the program, titled “Novel Energy-Saving…

ATM Modernization

NTSB Urges FAA Modify 'Go-Around' ATC Rules

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) sent a letter to FAA urging the agency to modify its air traffic control procedures to ensure safe separation between aircraft during "go-around" maneuvers. The letter follows the…

Commercial

BAE to Supply Spoiler Control Electronics for 737 MAX

Boeing selected BAE Systems to provide the spoiler control electronics for the new Boeing 737 MAX. The spoiler control electronics will be developed at the company’s Endicott, N.Y., facility and manufactured at…

Commercial

Southwest to Offer Live TV In-Flight  

Global Eagle Entertainment's Row 44 subsidiary will offer free live TV and on-demand shows on Southwest Airlines via DISH Network, the companies announced Tuesday. Row 44 first launched its live TV platform on…

ATM Modernization

Editor's Note: Reader Mailbag

I love reader feedback — good and bad. I see the amount of correspondence I get from readers as a direct correlation to the magazine’s ability to hit the right notes/tones in…

ATM Modernization

Industry Scan

Integration UAS into Civilian Airspace The integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into civilian airspace presents the next frontier in the air transportation industry. And it is one that faces numerous technological, regulatory and public…