Editor's NoteBecker Avionics Installs DVCS6100 on C130/L-382 Becker Avionics installed its DVCS6100 digital audio management system on C130/L-382, the company said Thursday. Becker replaced the C130 aircraft’s intercom system with a DVCS6100 package that included audio control units for…
CommercialGoodrich Opens Brea, Calif., Facility Goodrich this week marked the opening of a new facility in Brea, Calif., part of its Sensors and Integrated Systems business. The Brea site, which employs approximately 260 people in high tech disciplines…
CommercialTurkish Airlines Selects Lufthansa Charts Turkish Airlines has opted for Lufthansa Systems' Lido/FMS database and the Lido/RouteManual navigation charts. The paper-based charts will be replaced by the electronic charts (Lido/eRouteManual) at a later time. From the very…
Business & GAAssociated Air Center Opens VIP Custom Interiors Design Center Associated Air Center (AAC), StandardAero’s large transport category, VIP aircraft completions center in Dallas, opened its new VIP custom interiors Design Center. "AAC is the industry leading VIP interior completions facility," said…
CommercialAIA Panel Outlines Sequestration Impact on Aerospace Industry The potential cuts in defense spending will have a dramatic impact on the aerospace industry and on the U.S. economy in general, without Congressional action on sequestration, according to a panel in…
Business & GABoeing Appoints Conner to Lead Commercial Aircraft Unit Boeing has announced Raymond Conner, a former 727 mechanic and 34-year company veteran, as the new chief executive for their commercial aircraft unit. Conner takes over for Jim Albaugh, who will retire…
MilitaryBoeing, Embraer to Partner on KC-390 Boeing and Embraer announced an agreement to collaborate on the KC-390 program, under which the companies will share some technical knowledge and evaluate markets where they may join their sales efforts for…
Business & GAGulfstream Awarded FAA, EASA Approval for PlaneDeck Upgrades Gulfstream received FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval to retrofit Gulfstream GV, GIV, GIV-SP, G400 and G300 aircraft with the cockpit upgrade known as PlaneDeck. The optional upgrade converts the primary flight display…