ATM ModernizationMyanmar Signs on to Explore Satellite ADS-B with Aireon Photo: Aireon [Avionics Today 07-19-2016] Aireon has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) in Myanmar. DCA will collaborate with Aireon to develop a concept of…
CommercialBoeing, Microsoft to Build Cloud-Based Aviation Analytics Tool Stream Repair Map application from AerData, a Boeing subsidiary. Photo: AerData [Avionics Today 07-19-2016] Boeing and Microsoft have struck an agreement to build a cloud-based platform for Boeing's portfolio of commercial aviation…
ATM ModernizationGarmin G500/G600 Glass Flight Display Now Features ADS-B In Stream Repair Map application from AerData, a Boeing subsidiary. Photo: AerData [Avionics Today 07-19-2016] Garmin G500/G600 glass flight displays will now interface with the company’s GTX 345 all-in-one Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)…
Business & GAAvianca Brasil Signs on for Airbus’ Maintenance Mobility Offering Avianca A320neo, rendering. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 07-15-2016] Avianca Brasil has become the first customer in South America to select Airbus Smarter Fleet Maintenance Mobility offering. The digital solution aims to provide…
CommercialUTC Aerospace Systems Licenses Structural Health Monitoring System [Avionics Today 07-15-2016] UTC Aerospace Systems has licensed the MD7-Pro digital Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) system from Metis Design Corporation to support the aerospace industry's growing need for SHM applications. Metis Design…
CommercialChina Eastern Ups Panasonic Connected Aircraft Contract to 84 Planes Photo: China Eastern Airlines [Avionics Today 07-15-2016] China Eastern Airlines has increased its commitment to Panasonic Avionics’ for global broadband connectivity services to 84 total aircraft. The Chinese carrier, in partnership with…
CommercialLufthansa Technik Secures STC for A340 Ka-band GX Install Lufthansa Technik hangar. Photo: Lufthansa Group [Avionics Today 07-15-2016] Lufthansa Technik AG has modified its first VIP aircraft, an Airbus A340, with high-speed Ka-band satellite communication technology, powered by Inmarsat’s Global Xpress…
Business & GAPeach Authorized to Initiate EFBs Peach airlines A320. Photo: Peach [Avionics Today 07-15-2016] Peach, a Japanese airline based in Osaka, has received authorization from the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau to initiate Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) services. Using…