CommercialAviation Data Cloud Gains Traction [Avionics Today May 27, 2014] The concept of using an aviation computing cloud to track flight data in real time gained traction at a two-day conference in Kuala Lumpur focused on improving aircraft…
CommercialBoeing Acquires AerData [Aviation Today May 27, 2014] Boeing has announced its acquisition of Netherlands-based aviation software company AerData Group in an effort to provide its customers with a method for managing aircraft maintenance records. …
Embedded AvionicsAvionics Upgrades Coming to Brazilian Helicopters [Avionics Today May 27, 2014] The Brazilian Army's Equilo/Fennec helicopter fleet is receiving an avionics upgrade scheduled for completion in 2018. Thales will provide the upgrade, its Integrated Electronic Stand-by Instrument (IESI), which…
CommercialNTSB Raises New Concerns on Aircraft Batteries [Avionics Today May 23, 2014] Federal safety officials are recommending new procedures to increase the safety of using lithium-ion batteries to power aircraft systems, based on key findings derived from the ongoing investigation…
Business & GANew System Upgrades 7X Connectivity [Avionics Today May 23, 2014] RUAG Aviation has joined forces with Satcom1 and Emteq to jointly offer an in-flight connectivity system capable of streaming data at speeds of up to 432 kbps. Dassault…
Business & GASyberJet Selects GH-3900 For SJ30 [Avionics Today May 23, 2014] SyberJet selected the GH-3900 Electronic Standby Instrument System as part of the avionics suite for its SJ30 family of aircraft, L-3 Aviation Products (L-3 AP) announced at the…
Business & GAAT&T Talks In-Flight Connectivity Plans [Avionics Today May 22, 2014] AT&T, the giant U.S. telecommunications company, has been making waves in recent months. Its deal to acquire DirecTV is a huge statement of intent, and a gateway…
CommercialCobham Seeks Connectivity Boost With Aeroflex [Avionics Today May 21, 2014] Cobham plc has proposed a $1.46 billion purchase of Aeroflex, as the U.K.-based aerospace and defense manufacturer looks to increase its data communications and connectivity offerings. Acquiring the…
CommercialExelis to Build Australian Headquarters [Avionics Today May 21, 2014] Exelis will build a new regional headquarters for the Asia Pacific market in Melbourne, Australia, as the aerospace systems manufacturer seeks to provide more support for customers in…
CommercialPredator UAS to Receive Communications Upgrade [Avionics Today May 21, 2014] General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is teaming up with Rohde & Schwarz to bring voice communications to its Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The…