ATM ModernizationNew SESAR2020 Project Aims to Optimize Airspace Operations [Avionics Magazine 11-15-2016] The Single European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking’s (SESAR JU) SESAR2020 program is preparing to begin the “Optimized Airspace Users Operations” project. The project aims to improve processes for…
Business & GAGenesys Receives STC for HeliSAS on EC120s Genesys Aerosystems has received an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) for the installation of its HeliSAS and two-axis autopilot on Airbus Helicopters EC120s, the company said. Coming more than eight months after…
CommercialOntic Acquires Part of GE Aviation’s Avionics Business [Avionics Magazine 11-14-2016] BBA Aviation subsidiary Ontic, a provider of extended life solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) legacy aviation products, has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of legacy avionics…
Business & GADassault Falcon Combined Vision System Achieves EASA, FAA Certification [Avionics Magazine 11-14-2016] The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) have awarded certification for the Dassault Falcon 2000S and LXS FalconEye Combined Vision System (CVS). According to…
CommercialEtihad Airways Engineering to Establish A380 MRO Center in Abu Dhabi [Avionics Magazine 11-14-2016] Etihad Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus to bring a new A380 Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service center to Dubai. The MOU establishes a…
Business & GAEASA Proposes Basic IFR Rating for GA Pilots [Avionics Magazine 11-11-2016] The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has opened for comments a proposal regarding an amendment to current legilation that would enable easier access for general aviation pilots to instrument…
CommercialAT&T, NASA Researching Drone Traffic Management Technology [Avionics Magazine 11-11-2016] AT&T announced the signing of a formal agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to research air traffic management solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). NASA’s…
ConnectivityAustrian Airlines to Add GX Aviation to A320s [Avionics Magazine 11-11-2016] Under a new contract, Inmarsat will provide its GX Aviation In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) solution to Austrian Airlines. The contract calls for Inmarsat to equip more than 30 Airbus A320s…