Embedded AvionicsUniversal Avionics to Upgrade Marine KC-130T Displays Universal Avionics MFD-640 Multi-Function Display. Photo: Universal Avionics [Avionics Today 02-18-2016] The United States Marine Corps (USMC) Reserve has selected Universal Avionics MFD-640 Multi-Function Display (MFD) for its fleet of KC-130T aircraft.…
ATM ModernizationAireon to Provide Singapore with Space-Based ADS-B Photo: Aireon [Avionics Today 02-18-2016] The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Aireon signed an agreement on Feb. 17 at the Singapore Airshow to provide space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data…
CommercialBoeing Projects Major Growth in Asia Pacific [Avionics Today 02-18-2016] Boeing projects a demand for 3,750 new airplanes, valued at $550 billion, over the next 20 years in Southeast Asia, according to the Current Market Outlook (CMO). The CMO,…
CommercialGEE, Icelandair to Offer First Gate-to-Gate Wi-Fi in Europe Icelandair will offer gate-to-gate Wi-Fi for passengers. Photo: Icelandair [Avionics Today 02-17-2016] Icelandair and Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) announced the introduction of gate-to-gate Wi-Fi connectivity on the airline’s full fleet of aircraft.…
Business & GAEASA Certifies Cessna’s Citation Latitude Cessna’s Citation Latitude has received EASA certification. Photo: Textron [Avionics Today 02-17-2016] The Cessna Aircraft Company’s Citation Latitude midsize business jet has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) with…
CommercialAirbus, SIAEC Ink Singapore Joint Venture Airbus and SIAEC will open an MRO facility in Singapore for the A380, A350. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 02-17-2016] Airbus and SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC), a major provider of aircraft Maintenance, Repair,…
MilitaryGAO Denies Boeing’s LSRB Protests Northrop Grumman's LRS-B award win’s protested by Boeing-Lockheed Martin has been denied by the GAO. Photo: Northrop Grumman [Avionics Today 02-17-2016] The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has denied a protest filed…
Business & GABombardier Shifts Focus to C Series Ramp Up Bombardier’s CS 300 has completed over 70 percent of its certification activities to date and is on target for full certification approximately in mid-year 2016 with launch customer Swiss International Airlines. Photo:…
ATM ModernizationSingapore Transport Minister Outlines Region’s Long Term Aviation Outlook Singapore Minister for Transport Khaw Boon Wan gave airlines, avionics manufacturers, MRO companies and others some insight on the Asia Pacific region's long term prospects across all segments of aviation amid near…
Business & GAFAA Approves Maxcraft’s TCAS-1 Installs on Beech 200 King Air Series Maxcraft avionics hangar. Photo: Maxcraft avionics [Avionics Today 02-16-2016] Maxcraft Avionics has received FAA validation for installation of the SKY899 Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)-1 or upgrade of existing SKY497 Skywatch Traffic…