Commercial

EASA Approves NavAero EFB on A320 Family

[Avionics Today June 4, 2014] EASA has issued a Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) for installation of the navAero Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) system on the Airbus A320 family of aircraft. Under the STC,…

ATM Modernization

Boeing Opens Research Center in Brazil

[Avionics Today June 4, 2014] Boeing announced the opening of the Boeing Research & Technology-Brazil (BR&T-Brazil) center, which will focus on aerospace technology and research in aviation biofuel development, remote sensing and support…

Commercial

US Air Force Seeks New Aircraft Damage Sensor

[Avionics Today June 3, 2014] The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory issued a $4 million contract to Intelligent Automation Inc. (IAI) to develop an inlet and exhaust damage registration sensor for high performance…

Commercial

FAA Mulls Film, TV Commercial UAS Applications

[Avionics Today June 2, 2014] The United States is considering granting exemptions for the commercial use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) for the purpose of filming movies and television shows, according to a…

ATM Modernization

SESAR Finishes Europe Data Link Trial

[Avionics Today May 30, 2014] A government-industry team including Airbus, Air France, Boeing and Easyjet has completed a series of flight trials demonstrating Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) in European airspace, a demonstration…

Business & GA

Universal Avionics Expands in Asia

[Avionics Today May 30, 2014] Universal Avionics is continuing its expansion into international markets, adding a new regional sales manager for Asia.  The Tucson, Ariz.-based avionics manufacturer announced Michael Choo as its new…

Embedded Avionics

F-35 Achieves New Flight Testing Milestones

[Avionics Today May 30, 2014] The F-35 Lightning II fighter jet achieved three critical flight testing milestones during a recent demonstration at the Point Mugu Sea Test Range in California.  F-35C aircraft CF-3…