ATM ModernizationUTC Incorporates Position Reporting and Health Monitoring into Tracking Capability UTC headquarters and staff. Photo: UTC Aerospace [Avionics Today 04-16-2015] UTC Aerospace Systems has extended its Aircraft Data Management (ADM) solution to provide airlines with a way to track flights that the…
ATM ModernizationSerco Wins FAA ATC Control Contracts Serco employees managing an ATC tower. Photo: Serco [Avionics Today 04-16-2015] The FAA has awarded Serco two contracts to continue supporting the FAA Contract Tower (FCT) program. Serco will provide Air Traffic…
CommercialHainan Airlines Takes on Boeing Wind Updates Boeing Wind Updates look to up operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 04-16-2015] Hainan Airlines has introduced the Boeing Wind Updates solution into their operations, which will provide…
ATM ModernizationThomas Global Systems Launches LCD Retrofit for 757, 767 Boeing 767 aircraft. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 04-16-2015] Thomas Global Systems has launched its TFD-7000 Series plug-and-play LCD replacements for the Rockwell Collins EDU-776D and EDU-766D Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) displays installed…
Business & GACockpit Avionics at Risk, GAO Report Says [Avionics Today 04-16-2015] A new report published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights the cyber security challenges associated with providing reliable security for critical aircraft avionics systems. The challenges are arising…
Business & GAJeppesen Partners with Mainline to Up Operational Efficiency in China [Avionics Today 04-15-2015] Jeppesen and Mainline, an aviation service provider in China, have signed an agreement to collectively determine strategies for increasing operational efficiency with the burgeoning Chinese business aviation market. Mainline…
ATM ModernizationRockwell Collins Wins Contract to Upgrade Argentine Air Force C-130s Argentine Air Force C-130. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 04-15-2015] The Argentine Air Force (AAF) has selected Rockwell Collins’ Flight2 avionics system for its C-130 upgrade program. Work on the program began in…
Business & GABombardier Looks to Spruce Up Lagging Performance with New Management Bombardier Challenger plant, Dorval, Canada. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 04-15-2015] Bombardier is shaking up its leadership in the midst of further unrest for the company’s CSeries jetliner program as problems regarding a…
Business & GAGlobalstar Unveils New Satcom Antenna for Experimental Aviation Market GSP-1700 Satellite Phones. Photo: Globalstar [Avionics Today 04-15-2015] Globalstar announced its new aviation antenna is now available for use with Experimental Category Aircraft (STC for Part 23 aircraft approval pending), offering pilots…
ATM ModernizationInFlight Labs to Bring ATC-Activated Aircraft Tracking to Market Smart ELT tracking system and simulation. Photo: InFlight Labs [Avionics Today 04-15-2015] InFlight Labs is developing a Smart Emergency Location Transmitter (Smart ELT), an Air Traffic Control (ATC)-activated Aircraft Tracking System. Smart…