ATM Modernization

Bug Off: NASA ecoDemonstrator to Test Anti-Insect Coatings

NASA and Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator. Photo: NASA [Avionics Today 04-28-2015] Over the next two weeks NASA will test non-stick wing coatings on Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator designed to minimize insect residue and help reduce aircraft…

ATM Modernization

NATS Wins Contract to Modernize Singapore CAA

CAAS air traffic controller. Photo: CAAS [Avionics Today 04-28-2015] NATS has been awarded a contract to work with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to advance the growing country’s air navigation…

Embedded Avionics

MDA Signs On to Upgrade Canada’s CP-140 Aurora

Canadian Armed Forces Lockheed CP-140 Aurora. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 04-28-2015] MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has signed two contract amendments with Canada's Department of National Defense to provide software upgrades to…

Business & GA

15 ARINC Standards You Should Know for AEEC 2015

[Avionics Today 04-27-2015] The Airline Electronic Engineering Committee's (AEEC) upcoming 2015 general session in Prague will feature 15 new ARINC standards for approval. This year's AEEC conference highlights the emerging airspace modernization…

ATM Modernization

Australia South Pacific to See Heavy Traffic Pick Up

[Avionics Today 04-27-2015] The passenger aircraft fleet serving the Australia South Pacific region will grow from some 700 aircraft today to more than 1,200 by 2033, according to Airbus’ latest Global Market…