ATM ModernizationRockwell Collins Adds RNP to Pro Line Fusion Rockwell Collins is adding a series of onboard performance monitoring and alerting capabilities to its Pro Line Fusion avionics suite designed to allow pilots to fly Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) routes. …
Business & GANetJets Adds Tempus IC to Bombardier Fleet NetJets is adding a new device, the Tempus IC, to its fleet of midsize and large-cabin business jets that will enable flight crews and passengers to communicate with medical experts with minutes…
CommercialNATO Global Hawk Production Begins Production has begun on an enhanced version of the Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS), the NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) Block 40 Global Hawk, intended for use by NATO for surveillance…
Business & GAWideroe Ready for Electronic Flight Bag Transition Norwegian carrier Wideroe is ready to transition from paper-based flight operations to an electronic flight environment, signing a five-year electronic flight bag (EFB) service agreement with Jeppesen, Boeing’s Digital Aviation subsidiary, said…
CommercialThales Airport Navigation System Ready for A320s The Thales airport navigation system, Onboard Airport Navigation System (OANS), is currently in production and on track for its maiden flight on the Airbus A320, Thales said Tuesday, Dec. 3. …
Embedded AvionicsNavy P-8A Poseidon Ready for Operation The U.S. Navy's first new advanced maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, Boeing's P-8A Poseidon, have arrived in Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, military officials said Monday, Dec. 3. P-8A Poseidon…
CommercialUnited Adds Wi-Fi to Boeing 757s United Airlines has redesigned its fleet of Boeing 757-200s to feature in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity and premium cabin upgrades, the airline said Monday, Dec. 2. The redesign was completed for a total…
CommercialGogo Achieves Ku-satellite Network Milestone Gogo has received a supplemental type certificate from the FAA to begin installing its Ku-satellite network on Boeing 747-400s, the in-flight connectivity provider said Monday, Dec. 2. The new service will…
MilitaryGripen Fighter Adds Elbit PAWS-2 Elbit Systems subsidiary Elisra has been selected to provide the integration of their Passive Airborne Warning System (PAWS-2) on the Gripen fighter. PAWS-2 is part of Elisra's family of IR-based missile warning systems,…
CommercialThales, Airbus Sign Flight Hour Partnership Airbus has a new long-term service agreement with Thales in support of its flight hour services (FHS) and tailored support packages for its A320, A330, A340, A380 and A350XWB aircraft. Under…