Embedded AvionicsRockwell Collins to Develop Networking Waveform for Military Aircraft Rockwell Collins has received an $18 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop the Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT) for military aircraft. (TTNT) The waveform development is…
Business & GABritish Airways to Equip Pilots With iPads British Airways is rolling out iPads to all 3,600 of its pilots. The introduction of iPads in the cockpit is part of the airline’s $8.1 billion investment to give its cabin crew…
CommercialBAE Systems to Provide F-16 Support for Indonesia, Iraq BAE Systems announced two new contracts totaling $63 million to provide support equipment and test systems for F-16 aircraft to the governments of Indonesia and Iraq. Iraq is a new user of…
CommercialBoeing Announces New VP of Unmanned Airborne Systems Programs Boeing named Michael Kurth vice president of its Unmanned Airborne Systems Programs. Kurth will oversee the company’s unmanned programs, which Boeing will designate as a standalone division as of Jan. 1. Currently…
CommercialAMETEK Acquires Aero Components International, AvTech Avionics AMETEK has acquired Aero Components International and AvTech Avionics as it looks to expand its presence in providing aerospace aftermarket parts and service. Financial terms of the two transactions were not disclosed.…
CommercialMcCaskill: FAA Should Get Rid of ‘Anachronistic Policies’ for PEDs Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) sent a letter to Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta urging for his agency to allow for the expanded use of personal electronic devices (PED) by passengers on commercial…
Business & GAOnAir In-Flight Connectivity Now a Linefit Option on Falcon 7X The OnAir in-flight connectivity network is now available as a linefit option on the Dassault Falcon 7X. OnAir said the first Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir equipped Falcon 7X will enter into…
CommercialAir India Launches Cloud-Based Fleet Management System Air India has gone live with a cloud-based maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) fleet management software to maintain its fleet of more than 125 Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The software is delivered…