CommercialData Analytics Driving Efficiency in Commercial Aviation Commercial airlines provide the best example of how data analytics are driving improved efficiency through better on-time arrivals, reduced delays and new maintenance techniques. Qantas Airways is one
Business & GA10 Things to Watch in 2018 Cockpit avionics are already providing communications, navigation and surveillance in ways the earliest aviators could never have imagined. How are avionics original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) making
CommercialHawaiian Sees Airbus A321neo as New 'Competitive Weapon' January will bring a new beginning to Hawaii, when Hawaiian Airlines begins flying its first Airbus A321neo. Hawaiian CEO Mark Dunkerly, who will retire in March, sees the A321neo as the airline’s…
CommercialRockwell Collins to Vote on UTC Merger in January Rockwell Collins share owners will have the opportunity to provide their vote on the proposed $30 billion merger with United Technologies Corp. (UTC) Jan. 11, 2018. According to a proxy statement submitted…
Business & GA5 Ways FedEx is Modernizing its Flight Operations FedEx is expecting to deliver up to 400 million packages this holiday season, and the avionics featured on its fleet of more 650 aircraft will play a major role in supporting the…
CommercialHow the Use of EFBs is Evolving in Cockpits In October, the FAA published new guidance concerning electronic flight bag (EFB) applications. An updated Advisory Circular (AC) has been issued for aircraft system designers, installers and operators who may want guidance…
CommercialAirbus E-Fan X First Flight to Occur in 2020 Airbus, Rolls-Royce and Siemens are targeting 2020 for the first flight of the E-Fan X. The companies see the first flight of this “near-term demonstrator” as a major step toward achieving Airbus…
Business & GAAre Pilots Ready for Mobile IFR Clearances? As the proliferation of mobile device usage in flight operations continues to grow across all segments of aviation, general aviation pilots could soon have the option of going mobile to obtain…
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