CommercialBoeing Completes 787-10 Detailed Design Boeing has completed detailed design for its new iteration of the Dreamliner. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 12-03-2015] Boeing has completed detailed design for the 787-10 Dreamliner nearly two weeks ahead of schedule,…
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…
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…
CommercialNew Research Produces Open Source FMS Formula In a forthcoming study to be published by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Concordia researchers Luis Rodrigues and Jesus Villarroel set out a mathematical formula that accurately recreates the calculations…
Editor's NoteAvionics for NextGen Points at Key Period Coming up for Industry As we approach the holiday season, I would like to wish the readers of Avionics Magazine happy holidays and all the best for 2016. We have just completed a very successful Avionics…
Editor's NoteDomestic, International Partners Compete for a Place in China’s Booming Avionics Market Major international avionics manufacturers have been cultivating their presence in China for some time, positioning themselves to reap the benefits of what they believe will be a colossal growth market in the…
Editor's NoteThe Connected Aircraft Readies for Takeoff Connectivity is transforming the world, and the aerospace industry is no exception. With the proliferation of satellite communications, and the transformation of planes from analog vehicles into digital nodes in the sky,…