MilitaryLockheed 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,"…
CommercialMarines 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 & GAAstronics 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…
ATM ModernizationDoT IG: Lack of Program Requirements Stalling NextGen FAA has failed to provide adequate, finalized program requirements of the six transformational NextGen programs, which is causing concern over equipage and ultimately delaying the benefits of NextGen, according to a Department…
ATM ModernizationSESAR Launches Study on UAS Integration The SESAR Joint Undertaking (JU), a public-private partnership formed to manage the Development phase of the airspace modernization initiative, has launched a study on the integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the airspace. Civilian…
MilitarySupplying the Last Mile Photo/Capt. Richard Barker, U.S. Army KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - With its smaller frame and dual turboprop engines, the C-27J Spartan aircraft may not look like much. However, to soldiers on the ground,…
Business & GAEclipse Awarded Production Certificate from FAA Eclipse Aerospace received FAA production certification for its Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet. The production certificate allows Eclipse to manufacture the very light jet and its parts in conformance with FAA-approved type design, and…
ATM ModernizationGeneral Dynamics Awarded ATC Radar Contract General Dynamics C4 Systems received a contract from FAA for radios that allow air traffic control personnel to communicate with commercial and military aircraft throughout the National Airspace System (NAS). The 10-year,…