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Brazilian Air Force to Fly UAS at World Cup

[Avionics Today March 26, 2014] The Brazilian Air Force awarded a contract to Elbit Systems to acquire the Hermes 900 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), the Israeli aerospace and defense manufacturer said.    Brazil…

Business & GA

Pilatus Connects PC-12 NG Flight Deck, Celebrates 20 Years 

[Avionics Today March 25, 2014] Swiss airframe manufacturer Pilatus Aircraft gave its 6-year-old single-engine turboprop, PC-12 NG, a connectivity-fueled avionics overhaul for 2014 to celebrate the first delivery of the original PC-12 20…

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Rockwell Collins Helps Upgrade Mexican Air Force C-130s 

Rockwell Collins has a new agreement with Cascade Aerospace to provide avionics upgrades for the Mexican Air Force's two C-130K Hercules military transport aircraft.    Cascade's selection of Rockwell Collins was announced…

Business & GA

Garmin Introduces G3X Touch

[Avionics Today March 25, 2014] Garmin released a large touchscreen glass flight display system for light sport aircraft, the G3X Touch. Garmin’s experimental engineering team, TEAM X, designed the display.    The…

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FAA Approves Elliott Aviation for Aircell Wi-fi

[Avionics Today March 24, 2014] Elliott Aviation has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the FAA for the activation and use of Aircell Wi-Fi products in Hawker jets, the Moline, Ill.-based…

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NAVAIR Completes Triton Flight Testing

[Avionics Today March 24, 2014] Northrop Grumman's MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) has finished its initial flight testing phase in Palmdale, Calif., the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).      The…

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Rossiya Begins Paperless Cockpit Operations

[Avionics Today March 24, 2014] Rossiya Airlines recently introduced an iPad Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) into its commercial aircraft operations, as the Russian carrier looks to reduce fuel burn by…