ATM ModernizationTextron Partners with MAAP to Integrate Small UAS into NAS UAS and controller. Photo: Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) [Avionics Today 12-09-2014] Textron’s unmanned systems division has announced a certificate of authorization to start Aerosonde Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS) operations with the…
Business & GAPilots Complete Training for Legacy 500 Executive Jet Embraer 500 Training Simulator. Photo: Embraer [Avionics Today 12-09-2014] Embraer and FlightSafety International completed the training of the first class of pilots for the new Legacy 500 executive jet. The simulator, qualified…
CommercialParker Aerospace to Support Singapore Airlines 777s [Avionics Today 12-8-2014] Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a 10-year agreement with Parker Aerospace to provide support for its fleet of Boeing 777s. Under the agreement, Parker will provide maintenance, inventory pooling,…
Business & GAComlux Orders New Boing Business Jets [Avionics Today 12-8-2014] Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) announced a new order from Swiss private charter operator Comlux for two BBJ MAX 8s on the first day of the Middle East Business Aviation…
CommercialEASA to Study Military Aircraft Close Calls [Avionics Today 12-8-2014] The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is investigating a series of near mid-air collisions between European passenger jets and military aircraft in recent months. According to a statement released…
CommercialLion Group Becomes Largest ATR Operator [Avionics Today 12-8-2014] Lion Group, the parent company of Indonesian carrier Lion Air, has become the largest customer of ATR turboprop aircraft after signing a $1 billion order for 40 additional ATR…
Business & GAGarmin Introduces Flight Stream 110, 210 [Avionics Today 12-8-2014] Garmin unveiled its new Flight Stream 110/210 "Bluetooth wireless gateway," which enables connectivity and communication between select Garmin avionics and Garmin Pilot on the iPad. Flight Stream is Garmin's…
Business & GABristow SAR Fleet to Use Broadband Connectivity [Avionics Today 12-8-2014] Bristow Helicopters is adding broadband connectivity to its fleet of Search and Rescue (SAR) S-92 helicopters. The rotorcraft operator has a new agreement with Iridium to use its speedy…
Business & GAStar Navigation Data Monitoring System Receives Learjet 45 STC Bombardier Learjet 45. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 12-05-2014] Transport Canada has granted Star Navigation Systems Group a final Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to install its STAR-A.D.S. system on a Learjet 45 aircraft…
ATM ModernizationEuropean Commission Forms SESAR Deployment Alliance to Ensure Radical Airspace Reform Commissioner Violeta Bulc with Richard Deakin Signing the alliance agreement. Photo: NATS [Avionics Today 12-05-2014] The modernization of European airspace took a major step forward with the European Commission’s (EC) appointment of…