CommercialBoeing Looks at New Technology on 787 ecoDemonstrator [Avionics Today 11-20-2014] Boeing's 787 ecoDemonstrator completed its first test flight this week. The airframe manufacturer is using the 787 ZA004 ecoDemonstrator to test more than 25 new technologies designed to improve…
ATM ModernizationFAA Implements Second NextGen Metroplex Project in North Texas [Avionics Today 11-20-2014] The FAA announced the implementation of its second completed metroplex program this week, the North Texas NextGen Metroplex project. According to the agency, the newly completed project will save…
Commercial5 Potential Commercial Uses of Unmanned Aircraft Systems [Avionics Today 11-20-2014] As the FAA moves closer to releasing its highly anticipated regulations for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and the agency's six testing sites throughout the U.S. continue to research…
Business & GANew Study Finds Vulnerabilities in Mobile Information Cockpit Systems [Avionics Today 11-18-2014] A new study produced by a group of computer scientists has discovered vulnerabilities in a new class of iPad apps and mobile cockpit receivers commonly used by today's General…
ATM ModernizationL-3 Technology to Power Lion Air A320s [Avionics Today 11-18-2014] In 2013, Lion Air placed a historic $24 billion order for 234 Airbus A320 aircraft. Now, the growing Indonesian carrier is equipping this new fleet with an integrated surveillance…
Business & GAMooney Unveils New M-10 Series at Airshow China [Avionics Today 11-13-2014] The recently resurrected General Aviation (GA) airframe manufacturer Mooney announced at Airshow China that it is currently working on a line of two-seater aircraft, the M10 series. The announcement…
CommercialRockwell Collins Rapidly Advancing Cockpit Voice Recognition Technology [Avionics Today 11-13-2014] In the future, pilots will be able to use voice recognition technology to perform flight deck tasks and functions that today are only manageable by hand. While cockpit voice…
ATM ModernizationChina Prepares for Future Aviation Growth With Avionics, Infrastructure Investments [Avionics Today 11-13-2014] Over the next two decades, China will become the world's largest air passenger market, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), who projects the country will surpass the…
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