Business & GAAre Pilots Ready for Mobile IFR Clearances? As the proliferation of mobile device usage in flight operations continues to grow across all segments of aviation, general aviation pilots could soon have the option of going mobile to obtain…
MilitaryF-35 Testing in Extreme Weather Progresses Chute Certification Effort The U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin are testing to see how the F-35 Lightning II holds up in extreme weather conditions. The manufacturer said Monday an F-35 demonstrated handling qualities during…
ConnectivityPanasonic to Deliver Enhanced IFC as Eutelsat Satellite Enters Service The latest Eutelsat 172B high throughput satellite, which launched in June, has officially entered into service. Now, Panasonic Avionics Corp. said it can deliver enhanced in-flight broadband connectivity, live television and mobile…
Curated ContentSenate Adds $1B to US Army Budget Supporting Aircraft Procurement U.S. Army aircraft and combat vehicle procurement stand to receive billions in additional funding under a funding bill proposed by Senate appropriators Nov. 21. Senate Appropriates Committee-Defense (SAC-D) recommended extra funds to,…
MilitaryRockwell Collins to Provide US Navy Another E-2D Trainer The U.S. Navy has tapped Rockwell Collins for the Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye tactics trainer. This is the fourth E-2D trainer the company has provided. In support of the E-2D Hawkeye…
ConnectivitySatcom Direct is the First Reseller for ViaSat’s Ka-band IFC Service ViaSat has expanded its current relationship with authorized value-added reseller Satcom Direct to offer ViaSat’s full suite of in-flight connectivity (IFC) systems and services to large and mid-cabin business jets. The new…
ConnectivityAirbus, Facebook Partner on HAPS Connectivity Facebook has announced a partnership with Airbus to expand ongoing development of its Aquila drone program, which the Silicon Valley-based company calls its “high altitude platform station (HAPS) broadband connectivity system.” The…
Business & GARetrofit Avionics Sales Growing in Business, General Aviation The first nine months of 2017 produced a total of $1.73 billion in global business and general aviation avionics sales, according to a new report. Sales figures noted in the third quarter…
CommercialEASA, FAA Issue Type Certification for Airbus A350-1000 Airbus has received type certification for the A350-1000 from EASA and the FAA, the French OEM said Tuesday. Type certification for the A350-1000 comes less than one year after its first flight.…
RegulationFAA Seeks Comments on Drone Airworthiness Criteria The FAA said FlightScan Corp. wants to certificate the Camcopter S-100, a helicopter-shaped unmanned aircraft system originally from Schiebel. The agency is now looking for public comments on proposed airworthiness criteria for…