MilitaryCanadian Air Force Selects ViaSat STT for CP-140 Aurora Canadian Royal Air Force Lockheed CP-140. Photo: Aldo Bidini [Avionics Today 05-26-2016] General Dynamics Mission Systems selected the ViaSat Small Tactical Terminal (STT) KOR-24A for use on the CP-140 Aurora aircraft, a…
Business & GAEmbraer E190-E2 Begins Certification Campaign E190 E2 cockpit, rendering. Photo: Embraer [Avionics Today 05-26-2016] The Embraer E190-E2 completed its maiden flight ahead of schedule. The flight was originally scheduled to take place during the second half of…
Business & GAEmpire Aviation Brings Connectivity Onboard with Honeywell’s GoDirect [Avionics Today 05-26-2016] Honeywell signed an agreement with Empire Aviation Group to provide its full suite of GoDirect connectivity services and products for the cabin and cockpit. The technologies, developed by Honeywell's…
Business & GAThe Top 5 Avionics Announcement EBACE 2016 Has to Offer Photo: EBACE [Avionics Today 05-26-2016] The 2016 European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) kicked off in Geneva, Switzerland earlier this week, highlighting the growing business aviation industry in Europe and worldwide.…
ATM ModernizationIrish ANSP Hits First Milestone in Aireon Emergency Tracking System Rendering of Aireon satellites above earth. Photo: Aireon [Avionics Today 05-25-2016] Aireon has announced the successful completion of a service delivery point Factory Acceptance Test with the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), Ireland's…
Business & GABeechcraft Pro Line Fusion-Equipped King Air C90GTx Wins FAA, EASA Certification Cockpit of a Pro-Line Fusion equipped Beechcraft King Air. Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Today 05-25-2016] Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation, has received type certifications from both the FAA and the…
Embedded AvionicsFAA Grants Universal Avionics TSO for AHRS Universal Avionics AHS-525 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS). Photo: Universal Avionics [Avionics Today 05-25-2016] The FAA has granted Technical Standard Order (TSO) authorization for Universal Avionics AHS-525 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS).…
CommercialTransdigm Announces $1 Billion DDC Acquisition [Avionics Today 05-25-2016] Transdigm Group has entered into a definitive agreement with private equity firm Behrman Capital to acquire Data Device Corporation (DDC), a company that provides connectivity, power, and motion control…
ATM ModernizationAustralia Transitions to GNSS Flight Ops [Avionics Magazine 05-25-2016] Australia will begin a new era in its aviation operations starting May 26, as the country's air transportation system transitions to using satellite-based navigation as the primary means of…
CommercialHoneywell will Upgrade HAITEC VIP Cockpits Photo: HAITEC [Avionics Today 05-24-2016] Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul provider HAITEC Aircraft Maintenance has selected Honeywell to supply a range of avionics products to the company’s VIP, large-cabin aircraft operators. The contract…