MilitaryAeroVironment UAS Completes Ground Tests AeroVironment (AV), based in Monrovia, Calif., announced Tuesday that the first aircraft developed under the Global Observer Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) program completed ground tests in preparation for flight testing. The joint…
MilitaryKontron Acquires AP Labs Group Germany-based Kontron AG, through its U.S. subsidiary, acquired AP Labs Group, of San Diego, the companies announced Friday. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Kontron said the acquisition is designed to…
MilitaryBoeing to Flight Test X-51A UAV The Boeing X-51A WaveRider unmanned aerial vehicle will make its first hypersonic flight test attempt from Edwards Air Force Base on Tuesday, the airframer announced last week. The UAV, which will be…
CommercialEra Systems Operational in Germany Airport surveillance equipment from Era a.s., of Fairfax, Va., is operational for Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH (DFS) at Munich and Hamburg airports, the company announced Thursday. The systems use strategically placed MSS sensors…
MilitaryNorthrop Grumman Selected for JPALS Northrop Grumman was selected by Raytheon to supply the inertial measurement system for the Joint Precision Approach and Landing Systems (JPALS) Shipboard Reference program. Under this contract, Northrop Grumman's Navigation Systems Division…
CommercialOnAir to Begin Service in Russia OnAir signed an agreement with Russia-based mobile network operator MegaFon to begin offering in-flight connectivity services in Russia. OnAir, a joint venture between Airbus and SITA, made the announcement Tuesday at the…
CommercialLufthansa, Panasonic in IFE Deal Panasonic Avionics will deploy its eX2 in-flight entertainment and connectivity system on Lufthansa's flagship Airbus A380. The companies made the announcement Wednesday at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany. Panasonic’s eX2 IFEC system provides…
CommercialQatar Airways Selects Thales IFE Qatar Airways selected the TopSeries in-flight entertainment (IFE) system from Thales for its fleet of 30 787s, the carrier announced Wednesday at the Aircraft Interiors Expo. The system will include a selection of…