Brian Nessen, Author at Avionics International

Commercial

In-Flight Connectivity Driven by Passenger Demand, Habits

Executives from several of the largest in-flight connectivity service providers talked on Wednesday about the growth and changes in the industry in recent years during a panel at the SATELLITE 2013 Conference…

Commercial

X-47B Completes Successful Deck Handling Trials

Northrop Grumman on Wednesday announced the successful completion of a series of deck handling trials with its strike-fighter sized X-47B unmanned combat air system aboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.…

Business & GA

Eclipse 550 Achieves First Power-On, Ready for Delivery

Eclipse Aerospace on Monday announced a production achievement for its new Eclipse 550, as the twin-engine jet powered-on for the first time. The 550, a very light business jet equipped with Pratt…

ATM Modernization

Senator Introduces Amendment to Prevent Air Traffic Tower Closures

Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) on Thursday introduced an amendment to the Senate Continuing Resolution that would add enough funds to prevent FAA’s planned closure of air traffic control (ATC) towers as a…

Commercial

Embraer, UTC Aerospace Form Agreement for Second Generation E-Jets

UTC Aerospace Systems has been selected to provide the electric power generation and distribution system for the second generation of E-Jets, scheduled to enter service in 2018, Embraer said Thursday. The United…

ATM Modernization

IATA Criticizes New EU Performance Scheme

The European Single Sky Committee is facing criticism from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) after adopting so-called performance and charging schemes for 2015-2019, which several European aviation organizations say would slow…

Commercial

Lufthansa Systems Expands Agreement with Aeroflot

Russian carrier Aeroflot recently signed a five-year agreement with Lufthansa Systems to deploy the NetLine/Hub IT solution at its Moscow Sheremetyevo hub. Lufthansa said the Netline/Hub solution enables airlines to track hub…

Commercial

U.S. Navy Acquires More Fire Scouts from Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman announced a $71 million contract from the U.S. Navy to provide six Fire Scout unmanned helicopters, an add-on to the company’s current contract to produce 14 Fire Scouts for the…

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Latest Articles by Brian Nessen

Commercial

In-Flight Connectivity Driven by Passenger Demand, Habits

Commercial

X-47B Completes Successful Deck Handling Trials

Business & GA

Eclipse 550 Achieves First Power-On, Ready for Delivery

ATM Modernization

Senator Introduces Amendment to Prevent Air Traffic Tower Closures

Commercial

Embraer, UTC Aerospace Form Agreement for Second Generation E-Jets

ATM Modernization

IATA Criticizes New EU Performance Scheme

Commercial

Lufthansa Systems Expands Agreement with Aeroflot

Commercial

U.S. Navy Acquires More Fire Scouts from Northrop Grumman