Business & GA

FAA Approves Sikorsky’s S-76D with Thales Avionics Suite

FAA awarded supplemental type certification for a Thales TopDeck avionics-equipped Sikorsky S-76D helicopter. The S-76D TopDeck cockpit features ADS-B out capability, along with a new “click to fly” function that improves interactivity…

Commercial

Panasonic Secures Additional Ku-Band Capacity on AsiaSat 5

In-flight entertainment and communications systems provider Panasonic Avionics, of Lake Forest, Calif., signed an agreement with operator Asia Satellite Telecommunications (AsiaSat) to secure additional Ku-band capacity on the AsiaSat 5 satellite, an agreement…

Embedded Avionics

Lockheed Martin Orders Mantis 3D Simulation Software

Lockheed Martin placed an order to Quantam3D for its Mantis Real-time Scene Management software for use in flight simulators. Quantam3D said Lockheed Martin will use the Mantis software to enable its simulation…

Commercial

UTair Aviation To Offer Row 44 In-Flight Wi-Fi

Row 44, of Westlake Village, Calif., was selected by Russian airline UTair Aviation to provide inflight connectivity services. With the Row 44 platform, UTair will provide its passengers with the ability to enjoy…

Business & GA

Aero Dynamix Receives STC for AW-139 NVG Cockpit

Aero Dynamix received an STC for its night vision goggles (NVG) cockpit upgrade on the Agusta Westland AW-139 helicopter. (AW-139 NVG Cockpit in daylight, courtesy of Aero Dynamix) The first AW-139 with…