MilitaryF-15E Ready for Armament Upgrade courtesy of Lockheed Martin The extended range version of the AGM-158 joint air-to-surface standoff missile developed by Lockheed Martin has achieved full operational capability on the F-15E Strike Eagle, the company announced, making it the first…
ConnectivityMile-High Wi-Fi Across European Airlines Airlines in 30 European countries will be able to offer passengers complimentary connectivity soon, thanks to the European Aviation Network. Test flights have reportedly gone well, providing speeds exceeding 75 mbps with…
MilitaryF-35 Ahead of Schedule in Ground Collision Avoidance The F-35 program is ahead of the curve this time, beating its schedule by five years. The joint strike fighter program announced that it has approved the implementation of anti-collision software, which…
ATM ModernizationDFS Takes ATM Remote with Frequentis Virtual Tower The new Frequentis AG remote virtual tower will use infrared and digital cameras to help digitize air traffic control at West Germany’s Saarbrücken Airport. The Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS), the company that runs…
MilitaryLockheed Martin Locked in on F-35s After Strong 2017 Lockheed Martin is feeling bullish about the F-35 Lightning II, according to CEO Marilyn Hewson and CFO Bruce Tanner. Sales are up, more countries are buying in and the company is even…
ATM ModernizationSESAR Says: It’s Time to Make U-Spaces Happen Around Europe The Single European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) is putting nearly $12 million toward demonstrations and studies on drone traffic management in accordance with the EU’s plans. It just doesn’t…
MilitaryLockheed Martin Modernizing Airborne Launch Control for Nukes The U.S. Air Force has selected Lockheed Martin to update the launch control system on the Boeing E-6B Mercury—first introduced as the E-6 Hermes by the Air Force 29 years ago –…
Business & GAFifth and Final Bombardier Global 7000 Successfully Completes First Flight “The Masterpiece,” as Bombardier Business Aircraft has dubbed the final member of its Global 7000 test vehicle, has successfully completed its first flight and is ready to join its four siblings in…