ATM ModernizationNextGen ATC Communications to Become VOIP Powered [Avionics Today 04-14-2015] The National Voice System (NVS), a replacement of the legacy point-to-point connections used by Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) today, is on track for initial deployment in 2018, according to…
CommercialPanasonic Avionics Equips China’s Xiamen Dreamliners with IFEC Xiamen Airlines Dreamliners, rendering. Photo: Xiamen Air [Avionics Today 04-14-2015] Xiamen Airlines has selected Panasonic Avionics to equip its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners with global aircraft connectivity and In-Flight Entertainment…
CommercialBAE Brings Streaming IFE to Vistara PEDs Vistara airlines flight, rendering. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 04-14-2015] Vistara has selected BAE Systems’ IntelliCabin system to equip its entire fleet of A320 aircraft with In-Flight Connectivity (IFC). The system is capable…
CommercialGogo Introduces Crew Messaging Service to Streamline Onboard Operations Flight attendant using tablet. Photo: Emirates [Avionics Today 04-14-2015] Gogo has launched its crew messaging service: Crew Connect for Airline Operational Services. The new application-based service is a dynamic messaging platform that…
Business & GAHoneywell, Inmarsat, Kymeta Partner to Design Smaller, Faster IFC Antenna [Avionics Today 04-14-2015] Honeywell Aerospace, Inmarsat and Kymeta are working together to design, create and test a new, higher-speed Ka-band wireless antenna for business and commercial aircraft. The new antenna aims to deliver…
CommercialPassenger Experience Conference Talks Increasing Connectivity ROI Through Operational Efficiencies [Avionics Today 04-13-2015] As solutions providers look to strengthen the business case for airlines to invest in high-tech In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) solutions, a drive to improve operational efficiency is taking center stage.…
Business & GAAspen Avionics Offers AOA to Up GA Safety Aspen Avionics AOA system. Photo: Aspen Avionics [Avionics Today 04-13-2015] Aspen Avionics is now offering an integrated Angle of Attack (AOA) indicator through a software upgrade for their Evolution displays, which the…
ATM ModernizationFAA Introduces Summary Grant Process to Speed Regulation An unmanned aerial system capable of taking aerial photos. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 04-13-2015] The FAA is switching to a new “summary grant” process to issue quicker Section 333 Unmanned Aircraft Systems…
Business & GACessna and CAIC Joint Venture Delivers Citation XLS+ to Launch Customer Citation XLS+ jet. Photo: Textron [Avionics Today 04-13-2015] The Zhuhai-based joint venture between Cessna and China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company has begun delivery of the first two Citation XLS+ aircraft to…
CommercialBoeing Acquires 2d3 Sensing to Enhance ISR on UAS 2d3 Sensing launching a maritime UAS. Photo: 2d3 [Avionics Today 04-13-2015] Boeing has acquired 2d3 Sensing, a wholly owned subsidiary of OMG plc that specializes in motion imagery processing of critical Intelligence,…