CommercialTech Source Unveils Next Generation Video Card [Avionics Today April 30, 2014] Tech Source has unveiled a new graphics and video card in support of video signals on "next generation" avionics monitors, the Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based company said. Condor 3001x…
CommercialLockheed Hitting Unmanned Technology Milestones [Avionics Today April 30, 2014] Lockheed Martin announced progress from the research and development phase to operational readiness for three acquired systems, the Indago Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, handheld Ground Control…
Embedded AvionicsNavy Issues Electronic Warfare Contract to Exelis [Avionics Today April 30, 2014] Exelis announced a $91 million contract from the U.S. Navy to begin full rate production on Lot 11 of the ALQ-214 electronic self-protection system. Under the production…
CommercialWitzig Appointed CEO of Swiss AviationTraining [Avionics Today April 29, 2014] Swiss International Airlines has appointed Marcel Witzig as the new CEO of its subsidiary, Swiss AviationTraining (SAT). Witzig, currently serving as head of ground services for SAT,…
CommercialAirport Navigation System Debuts on A320, A330 [Avionics Today April 29, 2014] Developed for the A380, the On-Board Airport Navigation System (OANS) has entered service on commercial A320 and A330 aircraft, Airbus said. The OANS on an A380 cockpit display.…
Embedded AvionicsSierra Nevada to Upgrade PC-12 ISR Suite [Avionics Today April 29, 2014] The Sierra Nevada Corp. has selected the Curtiss-Wright Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Ethernet switch and router technology for its PC-12 aircraft. According to Curtiss-Wright, the selection was…
CommercialUS Forest Service Approves New Airborne Communications System [Avionics Today April 29, 2014] The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has approved the RT-5000P radio for installation and use by its operators in wild land fire situations. The RT-5000 radio from Cobham. Photo,…
Embedded AvionicsGermany Considers Upgrading Air Defense System [Avionics Today April 28, 2014] Germany is considering upgrading its air and missile defense system with a new system developed by Lockheed Martin, the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS), the aerospace and…
Business & GACorendon Airlines Goes Paperless With EFBs [Avionics Today April 28, 2014] Turkish carrier Corendon Airlines has plans to start "flying paperless," according to a new announcement from Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) manufacturer navAero. Corendon signed a contract with navAero…
Business & GADuncan Sees Increase in Demand for Canadian Connectivity [Avionics Today April 28, 2014] Duncan Aviation's avionics team has seen an increase in demand for in-flight connectivity systems for Canadian-registered aircraft in early 2014. The Lincoln, Neb.-based aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul…