Military
Lockheed Martin Delivers Final Avionics Upgraded C-5
Lockheed Martin delivered its 79th and final C-5 Galaxy of the current Avionics Modernization Program at a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. "We are very proud of our AMP team,"…
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ATM Modernization
Editor’s note: iCockpit
If the number of press releases that come into my inbox are any indication, tablet computers, more specifically iPads, are becoming as ubiquitous in airplanes as seatback tray tables and multifunction displays.…
ATM Modernization
Industry Scan
Navy’s Next Generation Jammer Enters Next Phase Lead An EA-18G Growler of Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ-138 aircraft takes off following a stop on Crete returning to Whidbey Island, Wash., after a six-month…
Business & GA
Sprucing Up
Garmin’s G1000 flight deck, pictured on a King Air C90, integrates flight information, navigation data, communications, terrain awareness, traffic, weather and engine instruments on a 15-inch multi-function display and two 10.4-inch primary…
Commercial
HUMS Technology
Since their emergence more than 20 years ago, health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) have expanded from oil and gas rotorcraft to military helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, drones and business jets. HUMS systems…
Business & GA
Synthetic Vision Systems
Rockwell Collins SVS, as pictured on the Heads-Up Guidance System of its test aircraft flying over Washington state. As synthetic vision systems become more mainstream, technology providers are refining their offerings to…
Commercial
Marines Order Raven UAS from AeroVironment
AeroVironment received a $3.7 million order from the Marine Corps to supply RQ-11B Raven small unmanned aircraft systems and initial spares packages. The RQ-11B Raven unmanned aircraft system is a 4.2-pound, backpackable,…
Business & GA
Astronics in Multi-Year Agreement with Panasonic for Power Systems
Astronics Corp.'s wholly owned subsidiary, Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. (AES), and Panasonic Avionics signed a multi-year Master Supply Agreement (MSA) for Astronics' EmPower In-Seat Power Systems that are installed with Panasonic's…