Business & GAGarmin Introduces GMA 245/245R Audio Panels for Experimental Aircraft [Avionics Today 04-29-2016] Garmin Team X has incorporated features from the company’s certified panel into a low-cost audio panel for the homebuilt and experimental aircraft. The GMA 245 and GMA 245R are…
CommercialChina Eastern Orders 15 Dreamliners China Eastern 787-9. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 04-29-2016] Boeing and China Eastern Airlines have finalized an order for 15 787-9 Dreamliners. The order, valued at nearly $4 billion at current list prices,…
Business & GAGogo Finishes Biz Av 4G Testing Gogo demonstrates the Biz Av 4G capability to run multiple videos at once. Photo: Gogo [Avionics Today 04-29-2016] Gogo has successfully completed the initial phase of flight testing for its Gogo Biz…
ATM ModernizationDutch Ministry of Defense Upgrades to ATIS to Support Air Traffic Growth Photo: Schneider Electric [Avionics Today 04-29-2016] The Dutch Ministry of Defense selected Schneider Electric’s MetConsole Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) to support its Regional Flight Information System (REFIS). The software-centric ATIS solution…
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Embedded AvionicsAstronics Unveils Nine-Capability Radio Test System Astronics CTS 6000 radio test set. Photo: Astronics [Avionics Today 04-29-2016] Astronics Test Systems, has introduced a radio test solution for use in commercial aerospace, military, and civil security applications. The new…
CommercialBombardier Scores Major C Series Order from Delta Delta CS100 aircraft, rendering. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 04-28-2016] Delta Air Lines and Bombardier Commercial Aircraft have executed a firm agreement for the sale and purchase of 75 C Series CS100 aircraft…
ATM ModernizationJeppesen, BridgeNet Team to Enhance Airspace Simulation Software Jeppesen’s TAAM airspace and airport simulation software. Photo: Jeppesen [Avionics Today 04-28-2016] Jeppesen has entered into an agreement with BridgeNet International, a provider of airspace management and technology solutions. Jeppesen will provide…
Business & GAPentastar to Develop SmartSky STC for Gulfstream Passengers using SmartSky's 4G network to connect in flight. Photo: SmartSky [Avionics Today 04-28-2016] When the SmartSky 4G network takes flight later this year, Pentastar Aviation will develop Standard Type Certificates (STCs)…
CommercialFlydubai Equips with Avionica Avionics Suite Avionica satLINK MAX. Photo: Avionica [Avionics Today 04-28-2016] Dubai-based flydubai has selected a suite of Avionica’s communications avionics for 11 Next Generation Boeing 737 aircraft, which are scheduled for delivery in 2016…