CommercialJapan Airlines Launches First Gogo Flights [Avionics Today July 23, 2014] Japan Airlines (JAL) completed its first commercial flight featuring Gogo's in-flight connectivity service. The Japanese carrier currently features Gogo's Wi-Fi service on three of its Boeing 777-200…
CommercialSkymark to Offer Free In-Flight Wi-Fi [Avionics Today July 23, 2014] Japan's third largest carrier, Skymark Airlines, will begin offering in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity to its passengers free of charge. Panasonic announced an agreement with Skymark to install its…
CommercialNew Survey Shows Passenger Preferences for Wi-Fi [Avionics Today July 23, 2014] According to a new survey from Honeywell Aerospace, 66 percent of airline passengers' flight selections are influenced by in-flight Wi-Fi availability. The survey is Honeywell's second…
Business & GAGarmin Expands Connectivity on Cockpit Avionics [Avionics Today July 22, 2014] Garmin is adding expanded wireless connectivity between some of its avionics products and smart phones with its new Flight Stream 110/210 wireless bluetooth solution. The gateway is…
ATM ModernizationNASA Submits TSS to FAA [Avionics Today July 22, 2014] NASA has submitted an in-house developed computer software tool to the FAA designed to help Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) to better manage the spacing between aircraft flying throughout…
Embedded AvionicsBAE Unveils NextGen Helmet Display System [Avionics Today July 18, 2014] BAE Systems unveiled its next generation Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) system, the Striker II, at the Farnborough International Airshow. The British aerospace manufacturer's new HMD features night…
Business & GALufthansa Keeps Modern Avionics Strategy in Challenging Market [Avionics Today July 21, 2014] Despite current challenges, Europe's second largest airline, Deutsche Lufthansa is keeping its fleet technology strategy rooted in modern avionics. The airline faces a tough market as competing…
CommercialEmbraer Makes E2 Cockpit Voice, Data Recorder Selections [Avionics Today July 21, 2014] Embraer has made its selection for more cockpit avionics on its second generation E-Jets E2 commercial aircraft production program. The Brazilian manufacturer selected the L-3 Aviation FA5003…
ATM ModernizationExelis to Provide SANG ATM Upgrade [Avionics Today July 21, 2014] Exelis is providing its GCA-2020 precision ground control approach radar as an Air Traffic Management (ATM) upgrade to the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) under a $9…
CommercialTTTech Releases Next Generation of its TTP Controller [Avionics Today July 21, 2014] TTTech has released the third generation of its high-speed data bus communication device, the TTP Controller. The Austrian aerospace and defense manufacturer said the latest TTP Controller supports…