CommercialHarris Exec Outlines Electronic Warfare Strategy Andy Dunn, vice president of business development at Harris. Photo: Harris [Avionics Today 07-28-2015] Earlier this year, Harris bought Exelis in a deal worth almost $5 billion. This should lead to improvements…
CommercialPassenger Experience Conference Talks Increasing Connectivity ROI Through Operational Efficiencies [Avionics Today 04-13-2015] As solutions providers look to strengthen the business case for airlines to invest in high-tech In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) solutions, a drive to improve operational efficiency is taking center stage.…
Editor's NoteUpgrade or Replace: Airline Influencers Examine Potential ROI Boeing unveils Southwest Airlines’ first 737-800. Photo: Stephen M. Keller, Southwest Airlines 2012. There are plenty of reasons for an airline to keep its aircraft as up to date as possible. “A…
Business & GAHelicopter Market On Cusp of New Era Operating a helicopter is a job that requires impeccable skill. Using choppers for police and emergency situations, as well in offshore environments, is dangerous. But new avionics technologies that improve communications, safety…
Editor's NoteMark Your Calendars: Avionics for NextGen, October 2015 I would like to start this month by making our audience aware that we are bringing back the “Avionics for NextGen” event. It will take place mid October in Washington, D.C. We…
Editor's NoteInmarsat Exec Talks About Operator’s Role in Search for MH370 The search to find out what happened to the MH370 flight began in earnest. As days ticked on by, it became apparent there would be no happy ending and that those on…
CommercialTransaero Connect: Convenience Versus Cost Last week, on a return flight from Moscow to London, I was able to test Transaero Airlines’ In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) service “Transaero Connect” for the first time. I was eager to see…
Editor's NotePressure Mounts as Air Traffic Increases It seems every time I research a story, one of the main themes is how air traffic will increase significantly over the next few years in all regions. While the world has…