ATM ModernizationRohde & Schwarz Delivers VOIP to Moroccan ATC Rohde & Schwarz has launched a VIOP solution in Morocco. Photo: Rohde & Schwarz [Avionics Today 09-22-2015] Rohde & Schwarz has delivered a media gateway solution to Morocco’s national airports authority, Office…
Business & GAMade in the USA: Airbus’ New Facility to Strengthen Global Stance [Avionics Today 09-22-2015] Airbus inaugurated operations at is first U.S. manufacturing facility in Mobile, Ala. last week in a move that is likely to strengthen the company both financially and competitively. The…
ATM ModernizationFAA Reauthorization: Q&A with AIA’s VP of Civil Aviation [Avionics Magazine 09-21-2015] At the end of September, federal funding for the U.S. aviation system in the form of the FAA 2012 Federal Modernization Reform Act (FMRA) is set to run out.…
Business & GAHoneywell Approved on Embraer Legacy 450 Embraer Legacy 450. Photo: Embraer [Avionics Today 09-21-2015] The FAA and EASA have certified a number of Honeywell Aerospace products as part of Embraer’s newest mid-light executive jet, the Legacy 450. Honeywell…
Business & GAFAA Funds Airport Improvement to Protect Against Runway Incursions [Avionics Today 09-21-2015] The FAA has provided $11 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds to eight airports that have risk factors for runway incursions. In June, the FAA unveiled the Runway…
ATM ModernizationInmarsat, Deutsche Telekom Ink Agreement to Launch European Hybrid IFC Network [Avionics Today 09-21-2015] Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat have announced a strategic partnership to deliver connectivity across Europe’s aviation industry. A new combined LTE-based ground network and satellite network delivers travelers in Europe…
Embedded AvionicsNAWCAD Selects CACI for Continued Aircraft Communications Solutions [Avionics Today 09-21-2015] CACI International has been awarded a $63.5 million bridge contract by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) to continue its support for NAWCAD’s Special Communications Mission Solutions…
CommercialHawaiian Airlines Looks to Continue Growth [Avionics Today 09-18-2015] Hawaiian Airlines Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Shannon Okinawa outlined the island carrier’s fleet modernization strategy over the next several years during a presentation at the…
Business & GABAE Begins Night Flight Trials for Striker II HMD BAE Systems Striker II HMD. Photo: BAE [Avionics Today 09-18-2015] BAE Systems has begun night trials on the Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD) fighter pilot helmet to evaluate its digital night vision…
CommercialLockheed Wins UK Ministry of Defense Contract for Desert Hawk 3 Soldier launching Desert Hawk 3 UAS. Photo: Lockheed Martin [Avionics Today 09-18-2015] The United Kingdom Ministry of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to support the Desert Hawk 3 program and…