Business & GAAircraft Interface Technology Continues to Expand With Latest 737 Approval [Avionics Today 08-01-2016] The FAA recently issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) for the Astronics Corp. Wireless Electronic Flight Bag (WebFB) for use on the Boeing 737,…
CommercialNew RTCA Committee to Begin Work on Wireless Avionics MOPS [Avionics Today 07-25-2016] A new committee formed by the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) is preparing to develop a standard to define the future concept of operations for Wireless Avionics Intra-Communication…
CommercialHow the Aviation Industry is Improving Runway Safety [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] Two major industry and regulatory announcements this week will have a significant impact on the global aviation industry's efforts to prevent runway-overrun incidents at commercial and general aviation airports.…
CommercialEmbraer Focused on Commonality Mixed With New Technology on E2s [Avionics Today 07-20-2016] Embraer's second generation E2 family of regional jets will usher in a new era for the Brazilian manufacturer. However, a major focus for Embraer as it prepares to…
CommercialAntonov Avionics Contract Positions Esterline for Commercial Growth Left to Right: Esterline CMC Electronics Avionics Systems President Michel Potvin and Antonov Company President Oleksandr Kotsiuba sign avionics agreement. Photo: Avionics Magazine [Avionics Magazine 07-14-2016] Executives from Esterline CMC Electronics and…
CommercialSaab to Bring Open Architecture to Civil Cockpits [Avionics Magazine 07-13-2016] Swedish aerospace and defense manufacturer Saab is looking to bring the commercial aviation industry into a new era of open architecture integrated avionics cockpits with its Avionics Management System…
CommercialAt Farnborough 2016, AirBaltic Touts C Series Avionics Benefits [Avionics Today 07-12-2016] Regardless of all of the financial rumors, analysis, and troubles Bombardier has suffered over the last year with its C Series program, technologically, it will be one of the…
CommercialAirbus, Boeing Outlooks See Strong Market for Satellite-Connected Aircraft [Avionics Magazine 07-11-2016] Airbus and Boeing both released their 20-year global market forecasts on the first day of the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow. Airbus was less optimistic in it’s long term view…