Embedded AvionicsGeneral Dynamics Inks $80 Million Contract for USAF Communications General Dynamics will support U.S. Air Force’s NORAD and PACAF communications. Photo: General Dynamics [Avionics Today 12-03-2015] General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded a contract to support the U.S. Air Force…
CommercialFirst Flight Approved for 330-ETOPS [Avionics Today 12-02-2015] An Air New Zealand Boeing a 777-200ER aircraft has been approved for 330-minute Extended Operations (ETOPS). Air New Zealand Chief Flight Operations and Safety Officer Captain David Morgan says…
ATM ModernizationAirline CEOs Lay Out Plans for ATC Reform [Avionics Today 12-02-2015] Top executives from major U.S. airlines made their case for Air Traffic Control (ATC) reform on Tuesday, Dec. 1, pushing for a user-funded model that would run similarly to…
Business & GAThomas Global Systems, Saab to Deliver Cockpit Displays to Saab 340 Fleet Saab 340 aircraft for which Thomas Global Systems will deliver TFD 8601 cockpit display replacements. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 12-02-2015] Thomas Global Systems has signed an agreement with Saab AB in relation…
Business & GALockheed Martin Demonstrates Collaborative UAS Operations The Stalker XE and K-MAX operated in collaboration with a prototype UAS Traffic Management (UTM) system, which provides essential capabilities to enable safe UAS operations. Photo: Lockheed Martin [Avionics Today 12-02-2015] On…
CommercialEASA, FAA Certify Airbus A320neo P&W Engine Variant Newly certified A320neo variant jetliner. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 12-02-2015] The FAA and EASA have jointly awarded Type Certification to Airbus’ Pratt & Whitney-powered A320neo variant. The Pure Power PW1100G-JM engine-equipped A320neo…
Embedded AvionicsUS Air Force Pilots Employ New Virtual Tech for F-35 Training The U.S. Air Force is employing new virtual training tech to prepare pilots for the F-35. Photo: Lockheed Martin [Avionics Today 12-01-2015] As the U.S. Air Force prepares for initial F-35 Lightning…
MilitaryBoeing Completes C-17 Globemaster III Production Boeing’s final C-17 Globemaster III taking off. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 12-01-2015] The final Boeing C-17 Globemaster III military airlifter at the company’s plant in Long Beach, Calif. departed on Nov. 29,…
Business & GABombardier Collaborates with GlobalParts.aero to Expand Learjet Parts Support Bombardier will collaborate with Globalparts.aero to expand part support for Learjet 20, 30 and 50 aircraft. Photo: Globalparts.aero [Avionics Today 12-01-2015] Bombardier Business Aircraft and GlobalParts.aero have entered into a strategic collaboration…
Business & GAAmazon Prime Air Reveals Hybrid UAV Prototype Amazon Prime Air’s new hybrid prototype. Photo: Amazon [Avionics Today 12-01-2015] Amazon Prime Air has unveiled its latest design for the online retailer’s delivery Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) prototype. Two years after…