MilitaryElbit Systems Inks $100 Million Contract with Israeli Ministry of Defense [Avionics Today 01-06-2014] Elbit Systems has been awarded an approximately $100 million contract from the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) to procure six new firefighting aircraft and operate the firefighting squadron. The contract,…
Embedded AvionicsCubic to Support Stealth Systems in F-35 Combat Training F-35A Joint Strike Fighter. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 01-06-2014] Cubic Corp. has been awarded a series of contracts from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics to produce and add enhancements to the Air Combat Training System…
CommercialRoyal Air Maroc Becomes First Mediterranean Airline to Operate the Dreamliner Royal Air Maroc’s first 787 Dreamliner. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 01-06-2014] Royal Air Maroc has become the first airline in the Mediterranean region to operate a 787 Dreamliner. The airplane, delivered to the…
ATM ModernizationSearch and Rescue for QZ8501 Passenger Remains, Black Box Hampered by Rough Seas MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter onducting helicopter search and recovery operations as part of the Indonesian-led efforts to locate missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Antonio…
Embedded AvionicsElbit Systems to Maintain Israeli Air Force’s F-16 Avionics An Israeli Air Force F-16. Photo: Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald/U.S. Air Force [Avionics Today 1-05-2015] The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) has awarded Elbit Systems an approximately $90 million contract for…
Business & GACAA Outlines Initiatives to Ease GA Regulation [Avionics Today 1-05-2015] The United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published the first of what will be regular updates on its progress in the General Aviation (GA) sector. The CAA has…
ATM ModernizationSierra Nevada Corporation to Provide US Air Force Mobile Towers Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Mobile Tower System. Photo: Sierra Nevada Corporation Google Plus [Avionics Today 1-05-2015] Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has been awarded a $17 million follow-on Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract…
CommercialGE Capital Signs $160 Million Contract for Bombardier Q400 NextGen Aircraft Q400 NextGen aircraft. Photo: Bombardier Commercial Aircraft [Avionics Today 1-05-2015] GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has signed a firm purchase agreement for five Q400 NextGen aircraft. The company has also taken options…