CommercialVirgin to Build Long Haul Future on Connected 787s [Avionics Today 8-5-2014] On Oct. 28, Virgin Atlantic will become the first European carrier to operate the Boeing 787-9, an aircraft that CEO Craig Kreeger says will make up 40 percent of…
ATM ModernizationUK on Track for 'Historic' Airspace Efficiency in 2014 [Avionics Today 8-1-14] The United Kingdom (U.K.) is on track to achieve a "historic" level of airspace environmental efficiency, according to new figures released by Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) NATS. The…
ATM ModernizationNextGen DataComm Trials ‘Becoming Routine’ for FedEx Pilots [Avionics Today 7-31-14] The world's largest air cargo carrier is participating in flight trials that are assisting the FAA with "moving ahead smartly" in one of the most transformative aspects of its…
Business & GALufthansa Keeps Modern Avionics Strategy in Challenging Market [Avionics Today July 21, 2014] Despite current challenges, Europe's second largest airline, Deutsche Lufthansa is keeping its fleet technology strategy rooted in modern avionics. The airline faces a tough market as competing…
ATM ModernizationUK Study to Assess Noise Reduction Using A380 [Avionics Today July 16, 2014] The Air Traffic Management (ATM) firm for the United Kingdom, NATS, has announced it will be leading the new "Quieter Flight" project. The study will attempt to…
CommercialBoeing Makes 777X Technology Choices [Avionics Today July 15, 2014] Boeing made some major announcements regarding the cabin design and flight control avionics for its next generation long-range passenger jet, the 777X, on the second day of…
CommercialLockheed Anticipates Civil Mission Roles for LM-100J [Avionics Today July 11, 2014] Lockheed Martin is anticipating its forthcoming LM-100J aircraft to garner demand for some unique missions, including oil spill clean-ups among other roles. The aerospace and defense manufacturer will…
CommercialEU Performs FilGapp Flight Demonstrations [Avionics Today July 11, 2014] The European Union recently completed the initial demonstrations of advanced arrival and departure flight operations for an airspace-enhancing project, Filling the Gap in GNSS Advanced Procedures and Operations…
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