Business & GALockheed Martin CEO Highlights Tech Initiatives in Difficult Times Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Marillyn Hewson. Photo: Lockheed Martin [Avionics Today 09-29-2014] Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Marillyn Hewson shared her vision for the future in a speech to…
ATM ModernizationBrazil Looks to Modernize ATM with Indra Radio Navigation DVOR/DME Stations Indra headquarters in Madrid, Spain. Photo: Indra [Avionics Today 09-29-2014] Indra, an Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems provider based in Spain, has signed a $22 million contract with Brazilian airport infrastructure company…
Business & GALatin American Business Aviation Booms: Embraer CEO, Analyst Agree [Avionics Today 09-26-2014] The last 10 years have seen dramatic economic growth for Latin America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Flourishing in tandem with the rise in industry and business is, of course,…
ATM ModernizationGlobal Gateway Alliance Calls for Firm Deadline on NextGen Completion FAA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Photo: Matthew Bisanz via Wikipedia Avionics Today 09-26-2014] The Global Gateway Alliance, a nonprofit created in 2012 to address airport infrastructure challenges at the New York metropolitan…
CommercialAirbus’ A320neo Takes Flight with Pratt and Whitney Engines Airbus A320neo and crew after first flight. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 09-26-2014] The maiden flight of the A320neo, the first of its model to fly, has landed back at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in…
CommercialING Robotic Aviation Conducts Responder UAV Maintenance Training for East African Customers Two trainees with First Secretary Enock Aroni of the Kenyan High Commission. Photo: Marketwired [Avionics Today 09-26-2014] ING Robotic Aviation is conducting a 10-day maintenance course for East Africa-based Keymerging Technologies on…
Business & GABombardier and Macquarie AirFinance Sign Purchase Agreement for Up To 50 CSeries Aircraft The Bombardier CS300 in flight. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 09-26-2014] Bombardier has announced that a wholly owned affiliate of Macquarie AirFinance has signed a firm purchase agreement for 40 CS300 jetliners and…
CommercialFAA Grants Use of Commercial UAS on TV and Movie Sets The FAA has granted the use of commercial UAS on TV and movie sets. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 09-26-2014] The United States Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced the department has granted regulatory…
MilitaryBoeing’s Weapons Testing Avionics Capability Stresses Flexibility, Affordability The Boeing F-15K, launch aircraft for the BMATS capability. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 09-25-2014] Boeing recently unveiled a new Multi-platform Avionics Test System (BMATS), which enables customers to repair and confirm the…
CommercialSouthwest Airlines to Purchase Renewable Jet Fuel Made from Forest Residues Southwest will purchase renewable jet fuel made from forest residues. Photo: Southwest [Avionics Today 09-25-2014] Southwest Airlines has signed an agreement with Red Rocks Biofuels (RRB) to purchase low carbon, renewable jet…