CommercialThe Top 10 Avionics Stories of 2018 As 2018 comes to a close, here is a look back at the top 10 most viewed stories published by Avionics International this year. 10. Southwest 1380: Fatal Flight Under Investigation After Engine…
MilitaryPAE ISR Picks Persistent for Resolute Eagle Radio PAE ISR has selected Persistent Systems' MPU5 Wave Relay mobile ad-hoc radio for use on its Resolute Eagle UAS. The selling point, according to PAE Chief Technology Officer Jake Jacobs, was the…
ATM ModernizationData and Visualization Innovations to Drive FAA NextGen Success By modernizing the U.S. airspace as we know it, the FAA’s NextGen effort is grounded in critical innovations that will make flying more safe, predictable and efficient. Being approximately halfway through its…
CommercialAirbus, Bell, Leonardo, Sikorsky Agree on Terrain-Avoidance Updates for Helos Four top helicopter builders — Airbus, Bell, Leonardo Helicopters, and Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky — have agreed on improvements for their helicopter terrain avoidance and warning systems (HTAWS), according to HeliOffshore, a safety…
MilitaryFLIR to Provide Sensors for Air Force Helos Boeing has chosen FLIR Systems to provide the electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) surveillance sensor for the U.S. Air Force UH-1N replacement helicopters it is building in concert with Leonardo. The Air Force in September…
ConnectivityGogo’s 2Ku Antenna De-Icing Fix is Working The de-icing modifications added to Gogo’s 2Ku antenna are resolving performance degradation issues experienced by airlines while flying aircraft equipped with the in-flight connectivity (IFC) technology in cold weather. Gogo published a…
ATM ModernizationIllegal Drone Use Grounds Gatwick Air Traffic Ahead of Christmas A United Kingdom law went into effect last July 30 that makes it a crime punishable by up to five years in jail to fly a drone within one kilometer of an…
MilitaryFrench DGA Tests Thales Satcom Antenna Prototype The French defense procurement agency (DGA) has flight tested Thales' new low profile Antares active array satcom antenna prototype and placed an order for the system, Thales said Monday. The Antares-LP is…
Commercial2018's Most Popular Holiday Flight Destinations Whether heading home to visit family or jetting off for a vacation, people fly more in December. Every time the winter holidays roll around, air carriers can rely on an uptick in traffic,…
CommercialFirst Boeing 737 Max Finished in China Facility The first 737 has been finished in China. Boeing's 737 Completion and Delivery Center in Zhoushan, China, a joint venture between the American planemaker and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), delivered…