Business & GAEmbraer Unveils New Evolution of the Phenom 100 at Oshkosh Phenom 100EV. Photo: Embraer [Avionics Today 07-28-2016] At the EAA AirVenture Fly-In and Convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Embraer Executive Jets launched an evolution of its entry-level Phenom 100 business jet, the Phenom…
CommercialMalaysian Airlines Places $2.75 Billion Order for 737MAX 8s Malaysian Airlines next generation Boeing 737. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 07-27-2016] Malaysia Airlines has ordered 25 737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at $2.75 billion dollars at current list prices. The order, previously…
CommercialSkyWest, ExpressJet Extend Bombardier CRJ Maintenance Agreement SkyWest and Bombardier executives. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 07-27-2016] Bombardier Services has extended Heavy Maintenance Agreements with SkyWest carriers, including SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines, for a further 10 years. The agreements…
Business & GAAspen Looks to Interface PFDs with Autopilot [Avionics Today 07-27-2016] Certification is pending for Aspen Avionics to interface its Evolution 1000 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD) with the System 55X autopilot by Genesys Aerosystems. The Standard Type Certificate (STC)…
CommercialVIDEO: Boeing Showcases 737MAX Handling and Short-Field Takeoff at Oshkosh [Avionics Today 07-27-2016] Boeing has released its 2016 737 MAX Flight Demonstration video to kick off EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The video highlights the MAX’s handling characteristics, short field takeoff capability…
CommercialINTERVIEW: What Avionics is Etihad Airways Investing In? Etihad Airways has emerged in recent years as one of the world’s most prominent airlines. The carrier invests significantly in new aircraft and capability each year. Avionics recently caught up with Jeff…
CommercialCobham Satcom Wins Certification in China [Avionics Today 07-26-2016] The Cobham Satcom Aviator 300D system has received a Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate (VSTC) for installation aboard the Airbus A320 series. According…
CommercialJetBlue Bolsters Fleet with 30 More A321s JetBlue A321. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 07-26-2016] JetBlue Airways has amended its purchase agreement with Airbus to include an additional 15 Airbus A321ceo (current engine option) and 15 A321neo (new engine option)…
Business & GAGogo Business Aviation Expands Cockpit App Support for ATG 1000 Garmin Pilot app. Photo: Garmin [Avionics Today 07-26-2016] Gogo Business Aviation has added new cockpit and operational applications for use with its ATG 1000 In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) system, which is specifically aimed…
Business & GASolar Impulse 2 Completes Fuel-less Round-The-World Flight Solar Impulse 2 landing in Abu Dhabi on July 26, completing its world tour. Photo: Solar Impulse [Avionics Today 07-26-2016] Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), a zero-emission electric and solar airplane, capable of…
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