Business & GATriumph Aerospace Appoints New CEO Daniel J. Crowley, CEO, Triumph Group. Photo: Raytheon [Avionics Today 12-29-2015] Aerospace and defense company Triumph Group has appointed a new chief executive officer, Daniel J. Crowley, effective Jan. 4, 2016. The…
Business & GASaab Enhances Aeronautics Unit with Layered Application Architecture Photo: Saab [Avionics Today 12-29-2015] Swedish aerospace, defense and security company Saab will deploy IFS Applications 9 at its aeronautics unit and South African operations. The agreement is valued at approximately $1.3…
Business & GAEthiopian Airlines Expands Fleet with 19 Q400s Ethiopian Airlines Q400 aircraft. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 12-29-2015] Ethiopian Airlines has signed a firm purchase agreement for two additional Bombardier Q400 turboprop airliners that will bring Ethiopian Airlines’ Q400 fleet to…
Business & GA4 Big Moves for the IFC Industry in 2015 [Avionics Today 12-29-2015] In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) is becoming ubiquitous with air travel, and doing so at a rapid clip. In the world of aviation, where progress is often glacial at best, a…
Business & GALockheed Martin Locks in U.S. Navy Contract to Modify MH-60R Avionics MH-60R cockpit. Photo: Lockheed Martin [Avionics Today 12-28-2015] Lockheed Martin has snagged a $117 million contract modification to manufacture and deliver mission avionics systems and common cockpits for 10 Sikorsky-built MH-60R for…
CommercialTransport Canada, FAA, EASA Approve CS100 FFS Bombardiers newly certified CS100 aircraft. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 12-28-2015] Transport Canada, the U.S. FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have awarded Interim Level C qualification on the CAE-built Full-Flight…
CommercialEgyptair Contracts SITA for Mission-Critical Connectivity SITA will provide Egyptair with connectivity to improve operational efficiency. Photo: SITA [Avionics Today 12-28-2015] Egyptair has signed a five-year contract with air transport communications provider, SITA, for the implementation, management and…
CommercialLufthansa Technik to Provide TCS for SWISS 777 Fleet SWISS 777-300ER long-haul aircraft, rendering. Photo: SWISS [Avionics Today 12-28-2015] Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has contracted Lufthansa Technik to provide component support for its future Boeing 777 long-haul fleet. The corresponding…
CommercialOn the Rise: The 2015 Air Traffic Breakdown [Avionics Today 12-28-2015] Throughout 2015, commercial aviation has seen a global rise in air traffic and profitability, according to preliminary figures released on Dec. 22 by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).…
Business & GAHonda Aircraft Begins HondaJet Deliveries [Avionics Today 12-24-2015] Honda Aircraft Co. completed the first delivery of its light business jet, the HondaJet, on Dec. 23, 2015. The delivery milestone follows final type certification issued by the FAA…