Embedded AvionicsHarris to Upgrade Super Hornet Avionics [Avionics Today May 1, 2014] The U.S. Navy issued a $19 million full-rate production contract to Harris Corp., in an effort to upgrade the avionics on its fleet of F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet…
Business & GAJeppesen Expands European Coverage on Mobile FliteDeck [Avionics Today May 1, 2014] Jeppesen announced expanded European coverage areas for its Mobile FliteDeck VFR on the iPad. Included in the new app capabilities are expanded VFR enroute data for European countries,…
CommercialNAVAIR Prepares for Next Round of X-47B Trials [Avionics Today May 1, 2014] Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is preparing for its next round of sea trials with the X-47B Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) this summer, as the U.S. Navy…
Business & GAHoneywell, AT&T Craft Connected Aircraft Concept [Avionics Today May 1, 2014] Last September, Honeywell released a survey that found nearly 90 percent of passengers would give up an amenity on their flight in order to access a faster in-flight…
CommercialTech Source Unveils Next Generation Video Card [Avionics Today April 30, 2014] Tech Source has unveiled a new graphics and video card in support of video signals on "next generation" avionics monitors, the Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based company said. Condor 3001x…
CommercialLockheed Hitting Unmanned Technology Milestones [Avionics Today April 30, 2014] Lockheed Martin announced progress from the research and development phase to operational readiness for three acquired systems, the Indago Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, handheld Ground Control…
Embedded AvionicsNavy Issues Electronic Warfare Contract to Exelis [Avionics Today April 30, 2014] Exelis announced a $91 million contract from the U.S. Navy to begin full rate production on Lot 11 of the ALQ-214 electronic self-protection system. Under the production…
CommercialWitzig Appointed CEO of Swiss AviationTraining [Avionics Today April 29, 2014] Swiss International Airlines has appointed Marcel Witzig as the new CEO of its subsidiary, Swiss AviationTraining (SAT). Witzig, currently serving as head of ground services for SAT,…
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