ATM ModernizationAir Traffic Communication Modernization Under Way in Hungary [Avionics Today 08-28-2014] Hungary's Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) HungaroControl announced the launch of the Central European country's implementation of Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) under the Single European Sky (SES)…
CommercialInsitu’s New CEO Ready to Commercialize Scan Eagle [Avionics Today 08-27-2014] Ryan Hartman's appointment as the chief executive for Insitu comes at a time when the commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) market is rapidly growing with new lucrative opportunities. Insitu…
CommercialThe Need for Speed: Gogo's Speedy 2KU to Launch in Mexico [Avionics Today 08-26-2014] Aeromexico has been announced as the launch customer for Gogo's latest In-flight Connectivity (IFC) technology, 2Ku. According to Gogo, the Mexican airline will add 2Ku to at least 20…
CommercialAircraft Electronic Skin Could Improve Flight Ops [Avionics Today 08-25-2014] What if commercial aircraft could be equipped with a "smart skin" that would enable it to “feel” the environment around it, similar to the way a human being does?…
CommercialWi-Fi, New Aircraft Among US Carriers $1B Monthly Investment [Avionics Today 08-22-2014] The largest U.S. commercial airlines are spending more than $1 billion in monthly capital investment on upgrading their aircraft with in-flight Wi-Fi, USB ports for lie-flat seats and other…
ATM ModernizationSoftware on NextGen's STARS at Risk [Avionics Today 08-21-2014] The FAA's deployment of the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) aspect of its NextGen program is at risk of cost overruns and delays, according to a memo sent…
ATM ModernizationAirlines to Decide Flight Ops as Volcano Threat Looms [Avionics Today 08-20-2014] Eurocontrol is "more prepared" to assist with operators dealing with volcanic ash, the agency said in response to a report of an increased risk of the Bárðarbunga volcano system…
Business & GAFiji Airways CEO Discusses Fleet Modernization Plans [Avionics Today 08-18-2014] Fiji Airways recently reported a record $10 million underlying operating profit for the first half of 2014. While CEO Stefan Pichler is satisfied with these results, Pichler is still…
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