Military

US Air Force Researching New FMS, Displays for C-130s

[Avionics Magazine 01-11-2017] The U.S. Air Force is considering an expanded effort to upgrade the avionics featured on a fleet of C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft. According to a new Request for…

Business & GA

Duncan Aviation Establishes ADS-B Slot Program

[Avionics Magazine 01-09-2017] U.S.-based business aviation aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider Duncan Aviation has introduced a new program to increase available space for operators that need Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)…

Connectivity

Alaska Airlines Unveils New In-Flight Texting Service

[Avionics Magazine 01-06-2017] Alaska Airlines is unveiling a new service allowing passengers on Gogo-equipped flights to use iMessage, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger free of charge.    Alaska Airlines kicks off new year…