ATM ModernizationDAC International Secures EASA and STC Approval for New FMS The DAC International UNS1Lw Flight Management System. Photo: DAC International [Avionics Today 11-25-2014] DAC International has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval on its UNS-1Lw Flight…
CommercialRockwell Collins and Air Canada Renew Radio Support Agreement Air Canada aircraft in flight. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 11-25-2014] Air Canada has signed a three-year contract to renew the company’s Rockwell Collins ARINC Managed Services (AMS) radio support services agreement for…
ATM ModernizationNextGen Metroplex Improvements Come to Washington D.C. Region [Avionics Today 11-24-2014] The FAA announced its latest Metroplex-related airspace improvement activity under its nationwide rollout of the NextGen program: a new Optimized Profile Descent (OPD) for the Washington, D.C. Metroplex initiative.…
CommercialAirberlin Becomes First German Airline to Offer In-Flight Internet Airberlin aircraft. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 11-24-2014] The Airberlin group, the second largest airline in Germany, has equipped the first two aircraft in its fleet with the new “airberlin connect” Wi-Fi service.…
Business & GAUTC Elects New President and CEO UTC corporate headquarters. Photo: UTC [Avionics Today 11-24-2014] United Technologies Corporation (UTC) announced that Gregory J. Hayes, UTC senior vice president and CFO, has been elected president, CEO and a director following…
Business & GA‘Drones to the Rescue’ Looks to Save Lives with UAS A UAV. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 11-24-2014] The newly launched organization “Drones to the Rescue” aims to change the way we handle emergency situations using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) through the company’s…
CommercialUnited IFE Now Available for Android Customers United IFE on a personal device. Photo: United Airways [Avionics Today 11-24-2014] United Airlines customers using Android devices can now use the latest version of the United app to access the airline's…
CommercialAirMedia and CTSAT Bring IFC to China [Avionics Today 11-24-2014] AirMedia Group, an operator of out-of-home advertising platforms in China, has partnered with China Telecom Satellite Communications (CTSAT) to jointly develop and operate a network for in-flight satellite connectivity services…
CommercialGogo to Bring Speedy Connectivity to United Airlines Passengers using Gogo. Photo: Gogo [Avionics Today 11-21-2014] United Airlines has selected Gogo to bring its in-flight Internet service to United's two-cabin regional jet fleet. Installation of Wi-Fi services, which will involve…
ATM ModernizationSagem Successfully Integrates UAS into Manned Airspace Patroller UAS on its final approach in Toulouse, France. Photo: Safran [Avionics Today 11-21-2014] Sagem has completed a series of flight tests demonstrating successful integration of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) into…