ATM ModernizationShuster Introduces Bill to Spin Off ATC from Federal Government Introduced legislation proposes a privatized ATC system. Photo: U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee [Avionics Today 02-03-2016] Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo on Feb. 3…
CommercialUS Air Force Awards AAMSI IFF Transponder Contract B-2 Spirit Bomber set for FFI transponder upgrades. Photo: Wikimedia [Avionics Today 02-03-2016] The U.S. Air Force has awarded Associated Aircraft Manufacturing and Sales (AAMSI) a prime contract to service and repair…
ConnectivitySatcom Direct, XTAR Introduce New Military ISR Satcom Offering Satcom Direct and XTAR have introduced a new ISR connectivity offering. Photo: Satcom Direct [Avionics Today 02-03-2016] XTAR, a U.S.-based commercial X-band satellite operator, and Satcom Direct Communications (SDC), the military and…
CommercialAustrian Airlines Goes Digital with Sabre Mobile Flight-Planning Tech Austrian Airlines flight. Photo: Wikimedia [Avionics Today 02-03-2016] Austria's flagship carrier, Austrian Airlines has emerged as the launch customer for a new mobile solution, eFlight Manager, developed by Sabre. The eFlight Manager…
CommercialReal Time Weather Technology Expanding in Aviation [Avionics Today 02-03-2016] Commercial, business and general aviation operators are increasingly adopting new innovative technologies to enhance the ability of pilots flying their aircraft to monitor severe weather and turbulence in real…
ATM ModernizationRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion II Upgrade Approved for King Air Pro Line Fusion for King Air turboprops. Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Today 02-02-2016] The FAA has granted Rockwell Collins a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade for…
Business & GAEmbraer Launches Legacy 500 in China with Jackie Chan [Avionics Today 02-02-2016] Embraer has delivered its first Legacy 500 business jet in China to movie star Jackie Chan. The Legacy 500 was granted Validation of Type Certificate from the Civil Aviation…
CommercialJet Airways Connects with GEE IFE, Streaming Connectivity Photo: Jet Airways [Avionics Today 02-02-2016] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) has partnered with India's Jet Airways to provide In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) streaming service and Ku-band based Internet connectivity aboard the global airline's…
CommercialMark Van Tine to Step Down as Boeing VP of Digital Aviation Mark Van Tine, current Boeing VP of digital aviation, set to step down in June 2016. Photo: Jeppesen [Avionics Today 02-02-2016] Kevin Crowley will succeed Mark Van Tine as Jeppesen chief executive…
ATM ModernizationHow Many Planes Will Iran Need? [Avionics Today 02-02-2016] Just two weeks after the United States and Europe lifted sanctions on Iran prohibiting the sale of aircraft and parts, the country is making moves to revamp its aging…