CommercialThales to Acquire Visionix HMD Business Thales signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) and motion tracking businesses from Gentex Corp., based in Carbondale, Pa. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Called Visionix, the…
Business & GAAstronics Receives Expanded STC for King Air MFDs FAA issued an expanded Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to Astronics for its Max-Viz-1500 enhanced vision system to include all King Air aircraft equipped with video-capable multi function displays (MFDs). Astronics said the…
CommercialGeneral Atomics Inks Modified MQ-9 Contract for Air Force The U.S. Air Force awarded San Diego-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems a $125.4 million contract to provide 10 MQ-9 modified Block 1 aircraft. The Air Force expects delivery of the modified unmanned…
Business & GAIMS: In-Flight Ka-Band Connectivity Installations to Hit 6,000 by 2020 A research report released Monday predicts Ka-band connectivity for in-flight applications will hit 6,000 by 2020. According to the latest findings from IMS Research, Ku-band will be the most popular technology at the…
CommercialNorthrop Grumman to Provide UAS Training for Army The Department of Defense awarded a $36.5 million contract to Northrop Grumman to provide training for U.S. Army soldiers in the operating of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at Fort Huachuca in Arizona.…
Business & GANorthrop Grumman to Provide Navigation Systems for Cessna Citation Jets Cessna has selected Northrop Grumman to provide hybrid inertial navigation systems as core components of the avionics for its Citation Sovereign business jets. Northrop Grumman said it will supply the LCR-100 Attitude…
MilitaryBoeing Opens KC-46 Integration Lab Boeing opened an integration laboratory to support testing and integration of commercial avionics and software into its KC-46A next-generation aerial refueling tanker. The lab, known as the KC-46 Tanker System Integration Laboratory…
Business & GAProduct Focus: Wire & Cable Emteq’s HD video cable For wire and cable companies, the aviation industry, even in a time of economic austerity, is a key source of opportunities. Smaller, lighter and more capable cables and…