Business & GAJettech Receives STC for Garmin Data Package on Citation 500 Series Broomfield, Colorado-based aircraft solutions provider Jettech has received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installing the Garmin touchscreen GTN 650/750 GPS/NAV/COM on Cessna Citation 500 series aircraft, the company said Monday. Jettech…
CommercialKratos Awarded UH-60M Avionics Contract Kratos Defense received a $7.1 million contract to develop helicopter maintenance training systems for the UH-60M Black Hawk, the company said Monday. The San Diego-based defense manufacturer said it will provide full-fidelity…
Business & GAJeppesen Introduces Electronic Flight Bag for iPad Jeppesen introduced their FliteDeck Pro Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) iPad solution last week. The Boeing subsidiary said their iPad-based EFB is now available for airlines, fractional business jet operators and military fleet…
Embedded AvionicsHoneywell Upgrades IntuVue 3-D Aircraft Weather Radar Honeywell upgraded its IntuVue aircraft weather radar system, adding capabilities to detect turbulence, hail and lightning for pilots in advance of approaching storm cells. The upgrade will be offered initially as a…
CommercialCommunity College Selects UTC to Develop UAS Sinclair Community College of Dayton, Ohio selected UTC Aerospace Systems to develop two small unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) for their first responders training program. UTC will also provide a tablet-style ground station,…
Business & GAReport: Sequestration Leads to Job Loss, Delays NextGen FAA’s multi-billion dollar air transportation system modernization initiative could face severe delays and possible budget cuts as a result of sequestration, according to a report from the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA). The…
CommercialGogo Upgrades Delta, Virgin America In-Flight Package In-flight connectivity provider Gogo upgraded its in-flight internet access suite for Delta and Virgin America passengers to include free access to eBay. “By partnering with eBay, passengers can now shop a wide…
MilitaryAvcorp Agreement with Boeing for Flight Control Prototype Avcorp Industries on Thursday announced a purchase agreement with Boeing for a prototype of its Ruddevator flight control system. The Canada-based manufacturer said Boeing sought the Ruddevator to provide stabilization and directional…