Commercial

Demand Growing for Air Cargo Versions of CRJs

[Avionics Today 12-24-2014] Demand for air cargo versions of Bombardier's CRJ100 and CRJ200 passenger jets is growing. The Canadian airframe manufacturer recently announced IFL Group as the first operator to sign a…

ATM Modernization

Airbus Defence and Space Designs New Anti Collision Radar

[Avionics Today 12-24-2014] Airbus Defence and Space has introduced a new radar system, "Spexer 500 AC," designed to prevent aircraft from colliding with wind turbines. The radar warns pilots about possible collisions…

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

FAA Approves ADS-B Out on G150s

[Avionics Today 12-23-2014] The FAA has issued approval for Gulfstream to install Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out (ADS-B Out) avionics on its G150 business jets. According to Gulfstream, the ADS-B Out installation for…

Business & GA

Cirrus Flies Third Conforming SF50 Jet

[Avionics Today 12-23-2014] Cirrus completed the first flight of its third and final conforming SF50 single-engine jet. The third test aircraft, C2, completed a 20 minute flight from Duluth International Airport (KDLH).…

Commercial

Global Eagle Approved for Connectivity on Boeing 777

[Avionics Today 12-23-2014] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) announced Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the FAA for equipping Boeing 777s with its Ku-band satellite connectivity system. The system will be made available…

Military

Elbit Systems to Upgrade Brazilian C-1As

[Avionics Today 12-23-2014] The Brazilian Navy has subcontracted Elbit Systems of America to upgrade four Grumman C-1A aircraft. Under the $106 million contract, Elbit will provide integration of new glass cockpit avionics,…

Commercial

Azerbaijan Receives First Boeing 787

[Avionics Today 12-23-2014] Azerbaijan Airlines has received its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The national carrier of Azerbaijan is the first airline in the Commonwealth of Independent States to operate the 787, which…