ATM Modernization

Sagetech Joins Aireon ADS-B Venture

Sagetech Corp. has joined the Aireon venture, subcontracting with Harris Corp. to provide automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) signal processing technology for Harris Corp.'s receivers. The Aireon venture, which includes Iridium, Nav Canada,…

Business & GA

Report: Sequestration Leads to Job Loss, Delays NextGen

FAA’s multi-billion dollar air transportation system modernization initiative could face severe delays and possible budget cuts as a result of sequestration, according to a report from the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA). The…

Commercial

IS&S Display System Awarded STC

Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (IS&S) received FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) of its Flat Panel Display System (FPDS) for use on Classic B-737 aircraft. “Working with customers, we continue to expand…

Commercial

Gogo Upgrades Delta, Virgin America In-Flight Package

In-flight connectivity provider Gogo upgraded its in-flight internet access suite for Delta and Virgin America passengers to include free access to eBay. “By partnering with eBay, passengers can now shop a wide…

Military

Avcorp Agreement with Boeing for Flight Control Prototype

Avcorp Industries on Thursday announced a purchase agreement with Boeing for a prototype of its Ruddevator flight control system. The Canada-based manufacturer said Boeing sought the Ruddevator to provide stabilization and directional…

Commercial

Rockwell Collins Introduces GPC-3000 UAS Computer

Rockwell Collins on Wednesday introduced the GPC-3000 small mission computer at the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems (AUVSI) conference in Las Vegas. The GPC-3000 has enough computational horsepower to host a variety…

Embedded Avionics

BluFi Offers Passenger Airport Tracking System

A passenger tracking system from from Amor Group allows airports to better manage flows of people before they board the aircraft. BluFi, the Glasgow, Scotland-based Amor Group’s airport passenger tracking system, combines…