ATM Modernization

6 SES Needs of European Airlines for 2015

[Avionics Today 01-06-2015] 2015 is a huge year for the European Commission's attempt to unite its fragmented airspace and more efficiently manage more than 30,000 flights per day. More organized airways, satellite-based…

Commercial

China Approves First Domestically Produced Airframe

[Avionics Today 01-05-2015] China's first domestically produced regional airliner, ARJ21-700, has achieved certification from the country's aviation authority after more than a decade of development. The 90-seat medium range regional jet was…

Commercial

Rockwell Collins Navigation Systems Debut on A350 XWB

[Avionics Today 12-26-2014] The delivery of the first Airbus A350 XWB will mark the commercial debut of several next-generation Rockwell Collins avionics systems when Qatar Airways begins operating the new passenger jet…

Commercial

MQ-8C Completes Latest Round of Flight Testing

[Avionics Today 12-26-2014] The MQ-8C unmanned helicopter has completed its latest round of testing, a series of ship-based flights during a five-day trial period off the Va. coast. According to the Naval…

Commercial

Kuwait Airways Finalizes Boeing 777-300ER Order

[Avionics Today 12-26-2014] Kuwait Airways has finalized its $3.3 billion order for 10 Boeing 777-300ERs. The Middle East carrier originally announced its intent for the 777-300ER order in November.      Pictured…

Commercial

FAA Still Working to Finalize Small UAS Rules

[Avionics Today 12-24-2014] The FAA has not committed to any firm timeline on releasing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for regulating the commercial operations of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Instead,…

Business & GA

DAC, Esterline Sign Avionics Distribution Deal

[Avionics Today 12-24-2014] Esterline CMC Electronics has reached a multiyear distribution agreement with DAC International for its avionics displays. Under the agreement, the Greenwich AeroGroup subsidiary will be authorized to distribute Esterline's…