ATM Modernization

UK Scores $27 Million to Accelerate Airspace Modernization

Paul Haskins, director of service, strategy and transformation at NATS, and Dirk Beckers, director of the Innovation and Networks Executive Agency (INEA) formally exchanged signed copies of four grant agreements at a…

Commercial

ViaSat VP Talks Motivations for Arconics Acquisition

ViaSat has bought aviation software company Arconics to incorporate broadband througout the aircraft. Photo: Arconics [Avionics Magazine 11-17-2016] In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) provider ViaSat is targeting the operational connectivity market with its recent…

Connectivity

Gogo Boosts In-Flight Wi-Fi Capacity with Intelsat 29e

[Avionics Magazine 11-17-2016] Gogo has signed an agreement for services on the Intelsat 29e satellite. The In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) provider will use high-throughput services from the first satellite in the global Intelsat…

ATM Modernization

Italian Demo Tests Remote ATC Towers on Live Flight Ops

[Avionics Magazine 11-17-2016] Remote tower technology is a key technology for the future of aviation, and for boosting European mobility and connectivity. These were some of the conclusions from an open day…

Military

Esterline CMC Avionics Selected for HH-60G Helos

[Avionics Magazine 11-17-2016] Esterline CMC Electronics’ combat-proven CMA-2082MC flight management system (FMS) was recently selected for a United States Air Force (USAF) upgrade program to replace legacy control display units (CDU) currently…

Connectivity

Panasonic Avionics Selects Ericsson for 5G Core

[Avionics Magazine 11-17-2016] Panasonic Avionics Corp. has selected Ericsson other markets. Under the terms of the new contract, Ericsson will implement its 5G-ready core solution for Panasonic Avionics through its subsidiary AeroMobile,…

ATM Modernization

German ANSP to Evaluate Space-based ADS-B

[Avionics Magazine 11-16-2016] Germany’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH (DFS) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Aireon to evaluate the safety, efficiency and cost benefits of space-based…