Business & GAEASA Approves NavAero EFB on Embraer Jets, Luxair Signs On [Avionics Today May 12, 2014] The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued a Supplementary Type Certificate for the t-Bag Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) system for Embraer ERJ 135 and 145 series…
CommercialNorthrop Grumman, Yamaha to Develop Unmanned Helicopter [Avionics Today May 9, 2014] Northrop Grumman and Yamaha Motor Corp., are working jointly to develop an unmanned helicopter, to be called the Rotary Bat (R-Bat). The system is based on a small-scale…
CommercialLos Appointed AIM-USA Manager [Avionics Today May 9, 2014] AIM-USA has appointed George Los as its new eastern regional sales manager, overseeing all sales and support of the company's product portfolio in the eastern half of the…
Business & GANew Research Examines Behavior to Improve Avionics Design, Regulation [Avionics Today May 8, 2014] Human factors involved in major commercial aviation accidents over the last decade could hold the key to safety enhancement for avionics design and regulation for next generation cockpit…
CommercialEasyJet Looks at Innovative Fleet Operations [Avionics Today May 8, 2014] EasyJet is looking at several innovative, technology driven applications to save time and money with current research and development projects, including aircraft maintenance checks performed by Unmanned…
CommercialGogo Approved for JAL Connectivity [Avionics Today May 8, 2014] Gogo announced a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA and certification from the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) to install its Ku-satellite based connectivity service on Japan…
CommercialSaab to Support Liebherr-Aerospace E-Jets [Avionics Today May 7, 2014] Swedish defense and security provider Saab has a new agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace to provide Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for landing gear equipment across the entire family…
ATM ModernizationThales to Provide Zambia ATM Modernization [Avionics Today May 7, 2014] The landlocked South African country of Zambia has selected the Thales TopSky-ATC system to modernize its Air Traffic Management (ATM) system nationwide. Zambia will receive a solution configured…