CommercialEAN Progresses as Thales Completes Space Segment on Schedule Thales Alenia Space assembles the communication module of Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network satellite. Photo: Thales Alenia Space/Imag[IN] [Avionics Today 07-22-2016] Progress on the European Aviation Network (EAN) is moving forward as Thales…
CommercialPlay the Avionics News Quiz of July 22 It’s vacation season! Are you stepping onto a plane set for an exotic destination? How much do you know about that plane though? If it’s a lot, man have we got a…
CommercialSouthwest Cancels Hundreds of Flights After System Outage Southwest has canceled hundreds of flights after a technical glitch disrupted service. Photo: Southwest [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] As a result of technical issues with primary systems, Southwest Airlines canceled nearly 700 flights…
ATM ModernizationAdacel Wins FAA SE2025 Subcontract from Enroute Computer Solutions Photo: Adacel [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems and training company Adacel has signed a subcontract agreement with Enroute Computer Solutions (ECS) on the FAA's SE2025 Program. SE2025 is a…
Business & GAWestern Michigan Launches Virtual Reality Aviation Experience A student testing the virtual reality tool at Western Michigan University. Photo: Western Michigan University [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] On July 25, Western Michigan University’s (WMU) College of Aviation and Extended University Programs…
Embedded AvionicsAstronics to Design, Develop Night-Vision-Compatible F-16 Lighting F-16. Photo: Wikimedia [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] The U.S. government has awarded Astronics a contract to provide night-vision-compatible lighting systems for an undisclosed country’s fleet of F-16 aircraft. The award covers design and…
CommercialHow the Aviation Industry is Improving Runway Safety [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] Two major industry and regulatory announcements this week will have a significant impact on the global aviation industry's efforts to prevent runway-overrun incidents at commercial and general aviation airports.…
ATM ModernizationNATS, Japanese ANSP Sign Cooperation Agreement Ahead of Tokyo 2020 Olympics During a ceremony in Vancouver, Canada, NATS Chief Executive Martin Rolfe and Hitoshi Ishizaki, in his role as Director General of JANS, last month signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for bi-lateral…
CommercialIMG Wins In-Flight Streaming Rights to Olympic Games [Avionics Today 07-20-2016] IMG has struck a deal with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the international in-flight and in-ship rights for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The deal will see IMG…
CommercialEmbraer Focused on Commonality Mixed With New Technology on E2s [Avionics Today 07-20-2016] Embraer's second generation E2 family of regional jets will usher in a new era for the Brazilian manufacturer. However, a major focus for Embraer as it prepares to…