Embedded AvionicsOverview of ARINC 818 Supplement 2 In 2005, Airbus and Boeing introduced an effort to further capabilities for the new 787 and A400M programs, and a new standardization effort was initiated through the Digital Video Subcommittee of ARINC.…
CommercialLockheed Martin, Navy Make Autonomous Aerial Strides [Avionics Today April 7, 2014] Officials from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced two helicopter flight tests with unmanned flight capability that are a major step forward in the military's Autonomous Aerial…
CommercialLufthansa Receives First Wi-Fi Equipped A380 [Avionics Today April 7, 2014] Lufthansa has received its first Airbus A380 line-fitted with Panasonic Avionics' global broadband in-flight connectivity service. Airbus first approved Panasonic to begin line-fitting A380s with broadband in 2012,…
Business & GAJeppesen Approved For New iPad EFB Configuration [Avionics Today April 7, 2014] Jeppesen has announced approval from the FAA for the use of the iPad mini in the cockpit when paired with its Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solutions. The Boeing…
CommercialChina Facing Commercial Aviation Problems, Claims RAND Report [Avionics Today April 4, 2014] China is facing obstacles to establishing a successful domestic commercial aircraft manufacturing industry, according to a new report from RAND Corp. In 2008, the Chinese government established the…
CommercialGlobal Hawk Expands Satcom Capability [Avionics Today April 4, 2014] The U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) has expanded its ability to use satellite communications (SATCOM) links to transfer mission data. According to the…
ATM ModernizationUK Tests Procedure to Cut Time at Heathrow [Avionics Today April 3, 2014] The U.K.'s national air navigation service provider, NATS, is testing a new operational procedure designed to reduce the amount of time aircraft spend circling around in "holding…
ATM ModernizationMH370 Search Prompts Call for Better Aircraft Tracking [Avionics Today April 2, 2014] As the search for the missing Boeing 777 from Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 reaches its fourth week, International Air Transportation Association (IATA) CEO Tony Tyler called on the…
Business & GAAgusta Westland Adds MAGIC1 Computer to SAR Helicopters [Avionics Today April 2, 2014] Agusta Westland is adding a new offering to its helicopters destined for search and rescue (SAR) deployment, the MAGIC1 Rugged Display Computer from GE Intelligent Platforms. …
CommercialRockwell Collins Forms New Avionics JV in China [Avionics Today April 2, 2014] Rockwell Collins announced its new Joint Venture (JV) with China Electronics Technology Avionics Company, the Rockwell Collins CETC Avionics Company (RCCAC), which will develop communications and navigation…