ATM ModernizationParis Deploys Point Merge Approach Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport has deployed a new high altitude arrival procedure, Point Merge, to integrate inbound flights and increase the number of flights that air traffic controllers can manage simultaneously. …
Embedded AvionicsS-61 Completes First Flight With Cobham Upgrades Sikorsky has completed the maiden test flight of the modernized version of its S-61T helicopter with upgraded avionics from Cobham. The upgrades were provided by the U.K. manufacturer's Texas-based subsidiary Cobham…
CommercialUS Air Force Seeks T-1A Avionics Upgrades The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is seeking to upgrade the onboard avionics systems for their T-1A trainer jets to modernize and maintain current capabilities within the National Airspace System, according to a…
Business & GARockwell Collins Names Olson VP of Business and Regional Systems Craig Olson has been named vice president of the business and regional systems unit, Rockwell Collins said Friday, Jan. 3. Craig Olson, vice president and general manager, Business and Regional Systems…
CommercialChina Eastern Adds Thales Avionics Suite to A320s China Eastern Airlines' new Airbus single aisle fleet will feature surveillance systems, flight management systems and head up displays' from Thales, the French aerospace manufacturer said Thursday, Jan. 9. The Chinese…
Business & GADuncan Completes Second Falcon 900B Avionics Upgrade Duncan Aviation has completed its second Falcon 900B Universal Avionics EFI-890R cockpit retrofit upgrade, the Lincoln, Neb.-based aircraft service provider said Thursday, Jan. 9. Duncan Aviation recently completed its second…
CommercialGogo's Air-to-Ground Network Live in Canada In-flight connectivity over Canadian airspace has entered a new era as the first phase of Gogo's air-to-ground (ATG) Wi-Fi network went live in the region on Monday, Jan. 6. Once complete,…
CommercialBAE Systems Names DeMuro New CEO BAE Systems has appointed Gerard DeMuro, formerly of General Dynamics, as the new chief executive of its U.S. operations, the U.K.-based aerospace and defense manufacturer said Tuesday, Jan. 7. DeMuro will…