Connectivity

Honeywell Acquires Satcom1, Strengthens IFC Offerings

Satcom1's team. Photo: Satcom1 [Avionics Today 11-16-2015] Honeywell has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Satcom1, a provider of on-board communications routing software and a satellite communications provider of airtime and…

Business & GA

Jeppesen Introduces New EFB Features

Jeppensen's Mobile FliteDeck Screen Shot. Photo: Jeppesen [Avionics Today 11-16-2015] Jeppesen, a part of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, recently introduced new features for Mobile FliteDeck version 2.7 to enhance situational awareness and…

Business & GA

Rockwell Collins’ Unveils New CASP for Business Aircraft

Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Today 11-16-2015] Rockwell Collins introduced new Corporate Aircraft Service Program (CASPSM) offerings that provide aircraft customers with more flexibility for maintenance and service. The new offerings — CASP…

Military

Lockheed Martin Down Selects Multicut A/S for F-35 Contract

 Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Vice President of F-35 Business Development Jack Crisler congratulates Multicut A/S Chief Executive Officer Lars Rasmussen on the beginning of a global partnership between Lockheed Martin and Multicut. Photo:…

Business & GA

Butler Avionics Achieves STC for Learjet 60 ADS-B Out

Learjet 60 cockpit. Photo: Butler Avionics  [Avionics Today 11-13-2015] Butler Avionics, a manufacturer and provider of support systems for commercial and military aircraft, has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval…

ATM Modernization

ITU Flight Tracking Spectrum Allocation: Accolades and Concerns

 [Avionics Magazine 11-13-2015] The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has adopted a resolution to allocate radiofrequency spectrum for global flight tracking in civil aviation. The frequency band 1087.7 to 1092.3 MHz has been…