ConnectivityUnited Airlines’ First SB-S-Equipped B767 Enters Service Evaluation United Airlines has entered into service evaluation its first Boeing B767 aircraft with Inmarsat’s SB-Safety (SB-S), Inmarsat said. This is part of a technology evaluation for the flight deck communications platform. The…
Embedded AvionicsFlightcell, AKV Test Integrated Comms/Engine Trend Monitoring Solution The Flightcell International DZMx and the AKV Inc. ETM1000 engine trend monitoring system have been successfully integrated to offer another way to both export and keep track of data concerning engine usage.…
ConnectivityAtlanta Utility Company Introduces New Drone ID Tech Two Southern Company employees developed a way to identify operator contact information on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) using a wireless connectivity chip that transmits a continuous data signal. Signals on the patent-pending…
ATM ModernizationADS-B Exemption, Failure Clarifications at Avionics for NextGen If the FAA has said it once, the FAA has said it a million times: The ADS-B Out mandate deadline will not slip. After Jan. 1, 2020, all U.S. airspace in which…
Embedded AvionicsFAA Updates EFB Policy in New Advisory Circular The FAA has published guidance concerning electronic flight bag (EFB) applications. An updated Advisory Circular has been issued for aircraft system designers, installers and operators who may want guidance for hosting EFB…
CommercialThe Middle East is Going to Need Thousands of Airline Technicians, Boeing Says From the Dubai Air Show, occurring now until Thursday, Boeing has projected that the Middle East will see significant demand for commercial airline pilots, technicians and cabin crew over the next 20…
MilitaryAirbus Brings Weaponized ISR C295 Variant to Dubai The new armed intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance version of Airbus Defence and Space’s C295 made the trip to the Dubai Airshow, occurring now until Thursday. It’s on static display, flanked by a…
ConnectivityPanasonic Avionics Rolls Out IFEC Enhancements for Emirates Boeing 777-300ERs Emirate’s newest Boeing 777-300ER fleet is set to be fitted with a range of what Panasonic Avionics Corp. called “industry firsts.” These technologies were unveiled, and are on display, at the Dubai…
ATM ModernizationWhat to Expect at Avionics for NextGen 2017 Kicking off tomorrow, Nov. 15, is Avionics' annual two-day Avionics for NextGen conference at the Hilton Washington Dulles in Virginia. Before the event's first day, here's a preview of the various panel…
CommercialAirbus A3 Nears Vahana’s First Flight Airbus outpost A3 has been insisting its Vahana prototype aircraft will make its first flight before the end of 2017. An electric, autonomous vertical takeoff and landing, passenger-carrying future aircraft concept, Vahana…