CommercialFAA Issues Final Rule on Enhanced Vision System Landings [Avionics Magazine 12-14-2016] The FAA has issued a final rule for the use of Enhanced Flight Vision Systems (EFVS) when landing an aircraft. According to the final rule, pilots flying Parts 121,…
ConnectivitySouthwest Makes Connected Aircraft Deals With GEE, Panasonic [Avionics Magazine 12-14-2016] Southwest Airlines has announced new In-flight Connectivity (IFC) agreements with Panasonic Avionics Corp., and Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE). The agreement with Panasonic provides for their Global Communications Services, which…
MilitaryNorthrop Grumman Australia Demonstrates Live Virtual Flight Sim Training [Avionics Magazine 12-14-2016] Northrop Grumman’s Australian division recently provided a proof-of-concept demonstrating the use of a distributed network environment between two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) simulators and a Northrop Grumman test…
Business & GASurvival Flight Equips Bell 407s with NextGen IRIS System from Outerlink Survival Flight, LLC’s fleet of Bell Helicopter 407s is currently being quipped with Outerlink’s next-generation IRIS system, the air medical service provider said. IRIS gives users the ability to record large amounts…
MilitaryUS Aerospace and Defense Manufacturers Could See Healthier Demand Under New Bill [Avionics Magazine 12-13-2016] A healthier environment for demand of military aircraft avionics components, hardware and software appears on the horizon for U.S.-based military avionics suppliers according to proposals for new acquisitions and…
Business & GAAir Methods Upgrading Helo Fleet to Sky Connect Tracker 3 [Avionics Magazine 12-13-2016] Air Methods has signed Honeywell to upgrade its helicopter fleet to the Sky Connect Tracker 3 satellite communications and flight tracking system, the avionics maker said. Air…
MilitaryBoeing Brings Cockpit Avionics Upgrades to NATO E-3As [Avionics Magazine 12-13-2016] The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has begun taking deliveries of its E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft with cockpit upgrades from Boeing. According to the company,…
MilitaryGerman Air Force Receives First Upgraded Airbus A400M [Avionics Magazine 12-13-2016] The German Air Force has received its first Airbus A400M transport aircraft qualified for tactical operations and able to fly in areas subject to military threats. According to Airbus…
Business & GANew Patient Loading System Approved for Pilatus PC-12/47, 12/47E [Avionics Magazine 12-13-2016] LifePort has obtained FAA airworthiness approval for its Patient Loading Utility System (PLUS) for the Pilatus PC- 12/47 and 12/47E aircraft. Compatible with either executive or commuter aircraft configurations,…
MilitaryIEE to Upgrade F-15 Displays [Avionics Magazine 12-12-2016] Military aircraft display manufacturer IEE has a new contract with Boeing Defense, Space & Security to develop an upgrade to the F-15 Passive Attack Display (PAD). The upgrade targets…