ATM Modernization

Flyht AFIRS 228S for Voice and Datalink Receives Canadian TSO

[Avionics Today 01-11-2016] Flyht Aerospace has received Canadian Technical Standard Order (CAN-TSO) design approval, CAN-TSO-C159b, for the Automated Flight Information Reporting System (AFIRS) 228S. The certification, granted by Transport Canada, represents an…

ATM Modernization

GEE Targets Rest of World Opportunities for IFC

[Avionics Today 01-11-2016] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) is setting its sights on the 93 percent of the international aviation market that has yet to equip with In-Flight Connectivity (IFC). Dave Davis, CEO…

Commercial

Singapore’s BOC Aviation Orders 30 Additional A320s

BOC Aviation A320, rendering. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 01-08-2016] BOC Aviation, a Singapore-based global aircraft leasing company owned by Bank of China, has announced an order for an additional 30 A320 family…

Commercial

Indian Airline Vistara Deploys SITAOnAir Network Technology

Vistara, an Indian carrier, has equipped its fleet of A320’s with SITAOnAir’s network technology. Photo: SITAOnAir [Avionics Today 01-07-2016] SITA and SITAOnAir have completed the joint implementation of aircraft communications, airline operations…

Business & GA

Valair Aviation Sees 400% Increase in Avionics Upgrades

Garmin G1000 glass cockpit. Photo: Valair Aviation [Avionics Today 01-07-2016] Valair Aviation, an aerospace and defense company that performs aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) and Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) services, has reported…