Commercial

Esterline CMA-5024 Testing Complete on 737NG

Esterline Avionics Systems has completed ground and flight tests of its satellite-based augmentation systems (SBAS)-capable CMA-5024 GPS/SBAS landing system sensor unit (GLSSU) on Boeing 737 next-generation aircraft with the goal of obtaining…

Connectivity

Inmarsat Rejects Echostar's 'Undervalued' Bid

British mobile satellite operator Inmarsat has rejected a $3.2 billion bid from U.S.-based satellite group EchoStar, saying the offer “very significantly undervalued” the company and its standalone prospects. Echostar dropped the offer minutes before the…

Business & GA

Bombardier Adding HUD, EVS to Challenger 350

Bombardier will be offering a Rockwell Collins-supplied head-up display (HUD) and enhanced vision system (EVS) option on its Challenger 350 business jet. With the addition of the lightweight HUD to the current synthetic…

Commercial

Boeing to Pony up Nearly $4B for Embraer Joint Venture

Boeing and Embraer have signed a non-binding agreement proposing a formal joint venture under which the American giant would take control of 80% of Embraer's commercial aircraft business. Boeing and Embraer have…