ATM ModernizationL-3 Expands NGT-9000 ADS-B Capabilities [Avionics Today 03-08-2016] After unveiling a Part 27 rotorcraft Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Lynx NGT-9000 Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out product line last week at…
ATM ModernizationSESAR Deployment Manager, Eurocae Sign Cooperation Agreement [Avionics Today 03-08-2016] The Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) Deployment Manager (SDM) and the European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) have signed a new memorandum of cooperation (MoC). Under the…
CommercialUnited Airlines to Accelerate Retirement of Boeing 747s [Avionics Today 03-08-2016] United Airlines has announced an order to purchase 25 new Boeing 737-700 aircraft, an add on to the previously announced order for 40 total 737-700s. Deliveries are scheduled to…
CommercialAviation Capital Group Launches New Aircraft Leasing JV [Avionics Today 03-08-2016] Aviation Capital Group (“ACG”) has announced the formation of an aircraft leasing joint venture with Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited and NWS Holdings Limited for the purpose of investing…
CommercialSatellite IFC More About Future Than Finding the Right Band Four of the world's biggest aircraft In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) and aviation satellite service and hardware providers gathered at the SATELLITE 2016 Conference & Exhibition to discuss the continued evolution of the overall…
Business & GAUpgraded MD 902 Flight Deck Moves Closer to Certification [Avionics Today 03-07-2016] MD Helicopters is moving closer to obtaining FAA certification for the avionics refresh on its MD 902 Explorer twin-engine helicopter. At the 2016 Heli Expo conference, MD announced the…
Business & GAFreeFlight Systems Gains Part 27 ADS-B AML STC [Avionics Today 03-07-2016] FreeFlight Systems has obtained an Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type Certificate for a series of Airbus, Bell and Robinson Part 27 helicopters.…
CommercialGE Aviation Goes Digital [Avionics Today 03-07-2016] GE Aviation is launching a digital organization designed to support operations of its customers across the aviation ecosystem by leveraging data science, domain expertise and software capabilities to increase…