Embedded AvionicsEmbraer KC-390 Completes First Flight [Avionics Today 02-03-2015] Embraer has completed the first test flight of its next generation aerial refueling tanker, the KC-390. During the 85-minute flight, test pilots and flight test engineers evaluated flying qualities…
CommercialNOAA to Expand Aircraft Weather Research Program [Avionics Today 02-03-2015] The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is expanding its aircraft weather research program to new coverage areas. Under a new agreement with Rockwell Collins, the research program will…
Business & GAHoneywell Tests Flight Deck Voice Recognition [Avionics Today 02-03-2015] Honeywell is flight-testing voice recognition capabilities on an Embraer ERJ170 flight deck, working with pilots and regulators to assess the ability of voice commands to enhance safety and efficiency…
CommercialParker, Emirates Sign New Maintenance Agreement [Avionics Today 02-03-2015] Parker Aerospace has signed a new agreement with Emirates Airlines to provide aircraft maintenance and engine support for its fleet of Boeing 777s and Airbus A330s/A340s. Under the new…
CommercialSAE ITC Acquires ADS Aerospace Technical Standards [Avionics Today 02-03-2015] SAE International Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC) has announced the purchase of ADS Aerospace Technical Standards, a U.K.-based organization that supports aerospace and defense manufacturing with product design standards. Through…
CommercialHawaiian Acquires New Aircraft Connectivity Technologies [Avionics Today 02-03-2015] Hawaiian Airlines is engaging in a connected aircraft flight operations strategy in 2015, dropping paper manuals for Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) and adding new technology to enhance its weather…
CommercialAirbus and HAECO Partner to Provide Maintenance and Engineering Training in Asia [Avionics Today 02-02-2015] Airbus and HAECO Group have entered into a long-term strategic agreement to provide maintenance and engineering training in mainland China and Southeast Asia. Through the collaboration, the Hong Kong-headquartered…
CommercialBoeing Partners with Ethiopian Airlines, Non-Profits to Deliver Medical Supplies Medical supplies being loaded onto Ethiopian’s newest 787 Dreamliner. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 02-02-2015] Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines and three separate non-profit organizations have teamed up to deliver more than 4,000 pounds of…
Business & GAChorus Purchases Up to 23 Bombardier Q400 NextGen Aircraft, Launches Extended Service Program Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 02-02-2015] Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Chorus Aviation, parent company of Jazz Aviation, have signed a firm purchase agreement whereby Chorus will acquire 13 Q400…
CommercialSaudia Airline Introduces In-Flight Wi-Fi App Passenger accessing in-flight Wi-Fi. Photo: OnAir [Avionics Today 02-02-2015] Saudia has become the first airline to develop and deploy a mobile phone application for free in-flight Wi-Fi. With the app, passengers can…