ATM Modernization

Mexico to Deploy Thales ATM System

Thales was selected by Mexican Airspace Navigation Services (SENEAM) to deploy its Aeronautical Message Handling System (AMHS) across a number of Mexican airports. Thales said its AMHS system for Mexico is based…

Commercial

Panasonic Avionics to Supply IFE for Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a $400 million agreement with Panasonic Avionics to install in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC) systems for more than 40 Airbus and Boeing aircraft in its fleet. The agreement…

Commercial

Virgin Atlantic to Introduce ARINC In-Flight Wi-Fi

Virgin Atlantic Airways has a new agreement with ARINC to begin providing its new in-flight Wi-Fi solution, Cabin Connect, in early 2013. Cabin Connect provides Internet access to airline passengers via their…

ATM Modernization

Industry Updates Congress on NextGen Implementation

NextGen faces several potential roadblocks in the future, but the industry must remain committed to seeing the airspace modernization initiative succeed, according to testimony before a House subcommittee on Wednesday. “The FAA…

Business & GA

Rockwell Collins Introduces Airshow iPad App

Rockwell Collins on Tuesday said its Airshow 3D moving map is available as an iPad app. Airshow delivers real-time in-flight information with weather data and satellite-based imagery showing passengers the exact position…

Commercial

SkyTrac Awarded STC for Dash-8

SkyTrac Systems obtained a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the ISAT-200 satcom system on the Dash-8 twin-engine, medium range turboprops. The Dash-8 STC in addition to the AML part-23 STC SkyTrac obtained…

Military

Northrop Grumman to Supply GPS for Embraer KC-390

Northrop Grumman on Tuesday announced it will provide the hybrid GPS and inertial reference system for Embraer’s KC-390 military transport aircraft. The Falls Church, Va.-based manufacturer’s German subsidiary — Northrop Grumman LITEF…