ConnectivityKontron Releases 737 MAX Line-Fit Deliveries with Global Eagle Entertainment Kontron has launched Boeing 737 MAX line-fit deliveries in association with Global Eagle Entertainment Inc., Kontron said. The company now offers line-fit solutions for Boeing and Airbus. "Kontron's aviation product development strategy…
ATM ModernizationGermany Aims to Modernize Airspace, Navigation Infrastructure by 2029 DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH has launched a comprehensive innovation program for the optimization and modernization of airspace and navigation infrastructure in Germany, according to DFS. The program aims to enable the transition…
ConnectivityEmbraer Taps Two Firms for E2 IFEC Embraer has tapped Meggitt Polymers & Composites and KID-Systeme as its new in-flight entertainment and connectivity system suppliers for the E-Jets E2, Embraer said. Meggitt is set to design and produce a…
ATM ModernizationNew Zealand's Proposed ADS-B Rule Now Out for Consultation New Zealand’s proposed mandate for ADS-B is now out for consultation, according to the country’s New South Sky (NSS) initiative. The proposed rule has all aircraft in controlled airspace above FL 245…
CommercialFAA Supports Hurricane Maria Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico The FAA said it is supporting more than 12 commercial passenger flights per day at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in support of Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico. According to…
MilitaryLarge Aircraft Can Now Use IMSAR Synthetic Aperture Radar IMSAR now offers a new extended ranger version of its miniaturized synthetic aperture radar, the Utah-based company said. The new version, IMSAR said, is able to work in higher altitudes and faster…
CommercialIOT, Data Analytics Drive New Airplane Health Monitoring Strategies Commercial airplane health monitoring is evolving rapidly both technologically and conceptually. Airlines and airplane original equipment manufacturers, engine makers, sensor suppliers and software companies are all working in an interconnected way to…
CommercialAirplane Cabins: Moving to a Modular Future? Airlines are already getting more innovative with their existing cabin configurations and use of in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC). At the 2017 Paris Air Forum in June, for example, Air France, through…
ATM ModernizationDJI Presents Approaches to Drone Traffic Management, Identification to ICAO DJI delivered two white papers Saturday on its regulatory approach to safely grow drone traffic. During ICAO’s Drone Enable conference in Montreal, DJI showed its thoughts on unmanned aircraft system traffic management…
ConnectivityOAG Says These Airports are 'Most Connected' Digital flight information provider OAG has named Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) the “most connected airport in domestic connectivity.” OAG’s “Megahubs U.S. Index 2017” also ranked Chicago O’Hare fourth in international connectivity.…