CommercialViasat, Boeing Sign Technical Agreement to Offer Line-Fit Wi-Fi [Avionics Today 09-16-2015] ViaSat and Boeing have entered into a new technical agreement that initiates the evaluation process for airlines to specify installation of the ViaSat in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity system on Boeing…
Business & GAAirbus’ Beluga XL Achieves Design Freeze Beluga XL aircraft. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 09-16-2015] The new Beluga program, Beluga XL, has successfully passed the latest maturity gate milestone — marking the end of the concept phase or design…
Business & GAICAO, UNWTO Up Cooperation In Line with UN Sustainable Goals [Avionics Today 09-16-2015] The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the United Nation’s World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have announced a new joint strategic statement on tourism and air transport for development. The…
ATM ModernizationUSAF Secretary Looks to Push Bigger Budget, Modernize Fleet [Avionics Today 09-16-2016] Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James is calling for Congress to lift sequestration and pass a full-up, two-year funding plan before the end of the year to support necessary…
ATM ModernizationGulfstream G280 Software Upgrade Ups Performance Gulfstream G280. Photo: Gulfstream [Avionics Today 09-15-2015] An avionics software upgrade for the Gulfstream G280 resulting in improved aircraft performance is now available. The new PlaneView280 software, offered in conjunction with supplier…
Business & GABombardier’s Global 7000, 8000 Sees Progress Bombardier’s Global 7000 aircraft. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 09-15-2015] Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft program is making significant progress and has achieved major development milestones. The engines have…
CommercialAirbus in America: Airframer Inaugurates First US Facility Airbus has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Mobile, Ala. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 09-15-2015] Airbus has launched its first U.S. facility in Mobile, Ala. The plant, which assembles the A319s, A320s and…
CommercialCobham Signs Launch Customer for 737 Next Generation Commercial Airlines ASM [Avionics Today 09-15-2015] Cobham has secured an unnamed launch customer for its new Air Separation Module (ASM) for 737 Next Generation (NG) commercial airlines. The ASM uses hollow fiber membranes to generate…