CommercialIn-Flight Connectivity Driven by Passenger Demand, Habits Executives from several of the largest in-flight connectivity service providers talked on Wednesday about the growth and changes in the industry in recent years during a panel at the SATELLITE 2013 Conference…
CommercialX-47B Completes Successful Deck Handling Trials Northrop Grumman on Wednesday announced the successful completion of a series of deck handling trials with its strike-fighter sized X-47B unmanned combat air system aboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier.…
Business & GAEclipse 550 Achieves First Power-On, Ready for Delivery Eclipse Aerospace on Monday announced a production achievement for its new Eclipse 550, as the twin-engine jet powered-on for the first time. The 550, a very light business jet equipped with Pratt…
Business & GAHoneywell Completes GX Aviation Preliminary Design Review Honeywell completed the preliminary design review (PDR) for the hardware that will be used in Inmarsat's GX Aviation program, including the terminals and antenna sub-systems on the aircraft for in-flight connectivity to…
CommercialNavy Develops Dimmable LED Bulb Incandescent bulbs, such as these found in this P-3 instrument panel, may fade away with the availability of new, long-lasting, adjustable intensity LED bulbs. (Photo courtesy U.S. Navy) The Naval Air Systems Command…
ATM ModernizationSenator Introduces Amendment to Prevent Air Traffic Tower Closures Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) on Thursday introduced an amendment to the Senate Continuing Resolution that would add enough funds to prevent FAA’s planned closure of air traffic control (ATC) towers as a…
CommercialEmbraer, UTC Aerospace Form Agreement for Second Generation E-Jets UTC Aerospace Systems has been selected to provide the electric power generation and distribution system for the second generation of E-Jets, scheduled to enter service in 2018, Embraer said Thursday. The United…
ATM ModernizationIATA Criticizes New EU Performance Scheme The European Single Sky Committee is facing criticism from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) after adopting so-called performance and charging schemes for 2015-2019, which several European aviation organizations say would slow…