CommercialRaytheon, GA-ASI to Develop Unmanned EW Raytheon and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) are working together to develop a highly autonomous, unmanned electronic warfare capability based on equipping GA-ASI's Predator B/MQ-9 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) with…
ATM ModernizationThales to Modernize Cypriot ATC Thales was selected by the Civil Aviation Authority of Cyprus and a provider of integrated electronic communication services in Cyprus, Cyta, for the modernization of the country’s air traffic management system. The…
Embedded AvionicsLockheed Martin Receives Extension for Apache Night Vision Upgrades Lockheed Martin signed two new production contracts worth $161.7 million to continue upgrades of the night vision sensors on U.S. Army Apache attack helicopters. Under the contracts Lockheed will provide 482 Modern…
ATM ModernizationICAO, CANSO Sign Air Navigation Agreement The ICAO and Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) have signed a new agreement to jointly pursue opportunities to increase air navigation safety worldwide. ICAO President Roberto Kobeh Gonzalez and CANSO Director…
ATM ModernizationBoeing Awarded GPS Constellation Contract Extension Boeing will continue modernizing the GPS satellite constellation for up to five more years, extending the company's role in the vital military and civilian navigation network. The U.S. Air Force, which operates…
Business & GAGAMA Sees General Aviation Industry as a 'Mixed Bag' The multi-billion dollar general aviation industry had increases in aircraft shipments and declines in airplane billings in 2012, results that the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) called a “mixed bag." According to…
MilitaryBoeing, Elbit Pursuing Aircraft Defense Solutions Boeing announced a memorandum of understanding with Elbit Systems to provide "self-defense" solutions Boeing military aircraft for international customers. Under the new agreement, the two companies will offer Elbit's Directed Infrared Counter Measure (DIRCM),…
ATM ModernizationAirbus ProSky to Optimize ILS Areas in Switzerland Airbus ProSky was selected by Zurich Airport and Swiss Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Skyguide, to optimize the Instrument Landing System (ILS) protection areas of one of the airport's three runways. Zurich…