Embedded AvionicsRockwell Collins Delivers First Mission Computer for Airbus HForce Rockwell Collins has delivered its first FMC-4212 mission computer for Airbus Helicopters’ HForce program, Rockwell Collins said. HForce is an on-board weapon system that can turn convert civil helicopters into an armed…
CommercialMalaysia Airlines Says Wide-Body Aircraft 'Key,' Signs MOU for 16 Boeing Aircraft Malaysia Airlines Berhad is ready to buy 16 Boeing airliners, Boeing said. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed for eight 787-9 Dreamliners, eight additional purchase rights for the 737 MAX 8…
CommercialBombardier 20-Year Forecast Says Operators will Prefer Smaller Aircraft Bombardier Commercial Aircraft’s 20-year Market Forecast for the 60- to 150-seat segment projects a strong market outlook, according to the manufacturer. “We are the only manufacturer with a solution for any type…
ATM ModernizationEurocontrol Network Manager, 10 Airports to Implement SESAR Concepts European Union funding instrument Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has granted funding to the Eurocontrol Network Manager for Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) projects, Eurocontrol said. Now, 10 airports are set to…
MilitaryUS State Department Approves $3.9B F-16V Deal With Bahrain Bahrain is moving forward with the development its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets after approval from the U.S. State Department. The deal could be worth $3.9 billion for the delivery…
ATM ModernizationDOT IG Finds FAA Lax in Enforcing ADS-B Contract The FAA cannot effectively verify the performance of a Harris Corp. unit supporting the U.S.’ ADS-B network or ensure that it is getting the most from taxpayer dollars paid to that company…
ConnectivityAir Astana is First Airline to Offer Inmarsat GX Aviation on Wide-Body Aircraft Update Dec. 7, 2017: Rockwell Collins confirmed that all three of Air Astana's aircraft are now outfitted with it's cabin connectivity system. Rockwell Collins’ cabin system is now on-board Kazakhstan-based Air Astana’s…
CommercialCanadian, Norwegian Systems Firms Partner for Drone Powerline Inspection Kongsberg Geospatial and eSmart Systems have partnered for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) powerline inspection, Kongsberg Geospatial said. Kongsberg Geospatial’s IRIS UAS situational awareness system has been integrated into the eSmart Systems Connected…
MilitaryNew Abaco Systems Bus Monitor Secure, Easy to Use Abaco Systems’ new bus monitor, BT3-USB-MON, can help users visualize and record 1554 bus traffic, the company said. This can aid in development, testing, troubleshooting and debugging, according to Abaco Systems. “The…
ConnectivityTAP Portugal Talks Affordable IFC In Europe TAP Portugal is increasingly flying more passengers on a monthly basis, launching new routes and adding new aircraft to its fleet as it continues a transition from operating primarily as a legacy…