MilitaryLockheed, Universal Synaptics Partner to Address Fighter Jet Faults Lockheed Martin will be the systems integrator of two Universal Synaptics automated test equipment solutions across key Defense Department programs under a new intermittent fault detection technology licensing agreement. The Universal Synaptics…
MilitaryTalking Gripen E's Innovative Avionics with Saab's Development Lead Saab’s second Gripen E test aircraft, the 39-9, has entered the Swedish manufacturer’s flight test program — on the docket is its unique use of distributed integrated modular avionics (DIMA). Test aircraft 39-9…
ConnectivityViva Air Equips A320s With Teledyne Sim Service, Wireless Avionics Viva Air will equip a fleet of 50 new Airbus A320s with wireless data loading and transmission technology designed to improve aircraft health monitoring and parts loading among other aircraft electronic functionality.…
CommercialEASA Approves Airbus A220 for CAT III Autoland Operations The Airbus A220 has achieved category III (CAT III) autoland flight operational approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), giving pilots flying the regional airliner the ability to land in low…
CommercialLion Air Report Analyzes Pilot Struggle With 737 MAX Trim System The Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 that crashed shortly after taking off from Jakarta on Oct. 29 activated an automatic trim system resulting from erroneous angle of attack (AOA) information and…
CommercialUTC Completes Acquisition of Rockwell Collins United Technologies (UTC) has received final regulatory approval to buy Rockwell Collins in one of the largest acquisitions in the history of the aerospace manufacturing industry. Under the new acquisition, Rockwell…
MilitarySwiss Supersonic Air Data Computer Selected for F-5 Avionics A fleet of F-5 fighter jets used for simulating air to air combat missions for U.S. military pilots is adding a supersonic air data computer from Swiss avionics manufacturer Thommen Aircraft to…
CommercialLion Air Boeing 737 Investigation Places MAX Flight Controls in Focus A deeper understanding of the Boeing 737 MAX and how its flight control systems should be operated under certain conditions have become the focus of the ongoing Lion Air flight JT610 crash…
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