ATM ModernizationICAO Safety Conference Proposes New Aircraft Tracking Standard [Avionics Today 02-05-2015] The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has proposed the adoption of a new aircraft-tracking standard based on discussions among civil aviation authorities, industry and delegates at the 2015 High…
Business & GAJeppesen Upgrades Mobile FliteDeck VFR [Avionics Today 02-05-2015] Jeppesen has introduced a new version of its Mobile FliteDeck VFR flight information iPad application. The new version features new weather data features, including graphical weather forecasting data and…
CommercialTaiwan Orders ATR 72 Inspections Following TransAsia Crash [Avionics Today 02-05-2015] The Civil Aeronautics Administration of Taiwan has ordered TransAsia and Uni Air to perform engine inspections on all Taiwanese registered ATR-72 aircraft following the Feb. 4 crash of a…
Embedded AvionicsThales to Provide FMS Software on US Army UH-60Vs [Avionics Today 02-05-2015] Northrop Grumman has selected Thales to supply its Flight Management System (FMS) software, i-FMS200, for the avionics mission equipment package as an upgrade for the U.S. Army fleet of…
CommercialNew GEE Aircraft Antenna Brings Global Ku Coverage [Avionics Today 02-05-2015] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) is jointly designing a new In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) antenna with Quantenelektronische Systeme GmbH (QEST). The new global antenna aims to provide airlines with a reliable,…
Embedded AvionicsBoeing to Modernize B-52 With Digital Communications [Avionics Today 02-05-2015] The U.S. Air Force has issued a full rate production contract to Boeing to deliver 10 Combat Network Communications Technology (CONECT) upgrade packages for its fleet of B-52 bomber…
Embedded AvionicsEmbraer KC-390 Completes First Flight [Avionics Today 02-03-2015] Embraer has completed the first test flight of its next generation aerial refueling tanker, the KC-390. During the 85-minute flight, test pilots and flight test engineers evaluated flying qualities…
CommercialNOAA to Expand Aircraft Weather Research Program [Avionics Today 02-03-2015] The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is expanding its aircraft weather research program to new coverage areas. Under a new agreement with Rockwell Collins, the research program will…