ATM ModernizationChina Eastern Validates RNP AR Procedures in Yushu [Avionics Today 07-08-2015] China Eastern successfully validated new Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required procedures (RNP AR) at Yushu Airport with a demonstration flight. China Eastern partnered with Airbus ProSky to design and…
ATM ModernizationLawmakers Delay Action on FAA Reauthorization Bill [Avionics Today 07-08-2015] The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee announced its decision to delay the release of the proposed FAA reauthorization legislation. On July 1, the committee announced they were informed by…
CommercialRouter Issue Caused United Airlines Flight Disruptions [Avionics Today 07-08-2015] United Airlines flight operations resumed Wednesday following a worldwide grounding of in-service aircraft for more than an hour due to an internal computer network problem. According to a statement…
Business & GAPentastar Aviation Awarded STCs for Installation of Satcom Direct Router [Avionics Today 07-08-2015] Pentastar Aviation has received Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) from the FAA for installation of the Satcom Direct Router (SDRTM) for Gulfstream GIV-X (G350/G450) and the Gulfstream GV-SP (G500/G550) aircraft.…
CommercialFAA Approves Satlink Max for Boeing 737s [Avionics Today 07-07-2015] Avionica has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA that grants approval for the installation of Avionica’s satLINK Max Iridium SATCOM System on Next Generation Boeing 737s.…
CommercialViaSat to Connect Virgin America A320s [Avionics Today 07-07-2015] Virgin America has announced a new technology partnership with ViaSat Inc., that will bring significantly faster WiFi connectivity to the airline's 10 new A320 aircraft deliveries. Through this latest…
CommercialIAI, Thales Integrate New Datalink Capability on Heron MALE UAV [Avionics Today 07-07-2015] Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Thales have conducted, in Israel, risk reduction flight tests for the integration of Thales and Elisra’s NATO STANAG 7085 data link on board the…
Business & GAGulfstream Expands Maintenance Ops to Teterboro [Avionics Today 07-07-2015] Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced that it now provides maintenance, repair and overhaul services for its operators at Jet Aviation’s Teterboro Airport facility in New Jersey. Gulfstream…