ATM ModernizationPlay the Avionics News Quiz of Sep. 18 Although Airbus surely has its head in its suitcase as it packs for its move into American territory, we hope you’ve been keeping your eye on the headlines this week. Deals have…
Business & GARockwell Collins Releases 2016 Guidance, Anticipates Slow Bizjet Numbers [Avionics Today 09-18-2015] Rockwell Collins has announced guidance for fiscal year 2016. The company expects revenue between $5.3 billion and $5.4 billion and cash flow from operations of $700 million to $800…
Business & GABoeing to Build 747 Fuselage at Macon Facility Boeing 747 aircraft. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 09-18-2015] Boeing has announced that the fuselage panels for its 747 aircraft will be built at its Macon, Ga. facility beginning in 2018. Boeing will…
Business & GAAirlines Struggle with Digital Transformation Strategies [Avionics Today 09-17-2015] At Wednesday’s Aviation Festival in London, airlines admitted they were barely halfway through their digital transformation strategies as they look to make their investments in Wi-Fi, both for passengers…
ATM ModernizationHoneywell Acquisition Aims to Enhance Fuel, Emissions Savings Airline worker refueling aircraft; Honeywell’s new acquisition aims to help operators and airlines save fuel. Photo: Honeywell [Avionics Today 09-17-2015] Honeywell has acquired privately held Aviaso, an international aviation software company that…
Business & GATrueNorth Avionics’ FANS-1/A DLU Certified for Clay Lacy on Challenger 601 Bombardier Challenger 601 aircraft. Photo: Liberty Jet [Avionics Today 09-17-2015] Clay Lacy Aviation has obtained a Standard Type Certificate (STC) for TrueNorth Avionics’ Simphone Future Air Navigation System (FANS)-1/A Data Link UnitPlus…
ConnectivityNew Joint Venture Aims to Take on Government Airborne Communications Market [Avionics Today 09-17-2015] A new joint company formed by Eclipse and NSSLGlobal, Aerosatcom, has been launched to address the needs of the government airborne satellite communications market. According to the company, the…
Business & GACobham Aerospace Introduces HF Antenna Alternative Cobham Wide Band HF antenna. Photo: Cobham [Avionics Today 09-17-2015] Cobham Aerospace Communications has developed a Wide Band High Frequency (HF) antenna capable of transmitting data at a rate 10 times higher…
CommercialBoeing Begins 737 MAX 8 Final Assembly Boeing 737 MAX 8 assembly. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 09-16-2015] Boeing employees in Renton, Wash., have started final assembly on schedule of the first 737 MAX 8, the first member of Boeing’s…
CommercialViasat, Boeing Sign Technical Agreement to Offer Line-Fit Wi-Fi [Avionics Today 09-16-2015] ViaSat and Boeing have entered into a new technical agreement that initiates the evaluation process for airlines to specify installation of the ViaSat in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity system on Boeing…