CommercialNabtesco First Japanese Supplier on 777x Boeing 777X, rendering. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 03-13-2015] Boeing has reached an agreement with Japanese partner Nabtesco to supply primary flight control actuation system on Boeing’s new 777X airplane. Nabtesco, who currently…
CommercialTRU Simulation + Training Gears Up for Three Additional 737 MAX FFS Suites [Avionics Today 03-13-2015] TRU Simulation + Training has received purchase orders for three additional Full Flight Simulator (FFS) training suites for the Boeing 737 MAX. The orders, which are part of the…
ATM ModernizationGAO Calls on the FAA to Step Up Cyber Security [Avionics Today 03-12-2015] The FAA is lacking in measures to prevent cyber-based threats to the increasingly automated Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).…
Business & GAInmarsat Parrot Bebop Drone Takes Flight for Journalists Inmarsat Parrot Bebop UAV. Photo: Inmarsat [Avionics Today 03-11-2015] Inmarsat’s Parrot Bebop Drone, which weighs in at just 14 ounces, has been certified for use over the Inmarsat network. The certification comes…
ATM ModernizationFive Technologies to Watch at World ATM Congress 2015 [Avionics Today 03-11-2015] The 2015 World Air Traffic Management (ATM) Congress is bringing some of the top names in the global aviation and air traffic technology industry together in Madrid this week.…
CommercialGEE and Air China Fly First Live Television Test Flight Photo: Global Eagle Entertainment [Avionics Today 03-11-2015] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) and Air China have successfully completed the first in-flight newscast using Ku-band connectivity. During the live television test flight, the Xinhua…
CommercialLoong Airlines Equips with Thales FMS and HUD [Avionics Today 03-11-2015] Loong Airlines, based in China’s Zhejiang Province, has selected Thales Avionics Topflight Flight Management System (FMS) to equip their fleet of 30 Airbus A320s, scheduled for delivery between 2015…
ATM ModernizationSITA OnAir Brings Data Link Communications to Danube FAB CPDLC display in a cockpit. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 03-11-2015] SITA OnAir is engaging in a partnership with Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority (BULATSA), and the Romanian…