CommercialSpectralux Dlink Awarded EASA STC for 737NG Spectralux Avionics, based in Redmond, Wash., received its first EASA supplemental type certificate for its Dlink+ w/Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) system for installation on the Boeing 737NG. The Dlink+ w/CPDLC system…
Editor's NoteThales to Provide Avionics Support for South African Aircraft Thales will provide support for avionics systems on South African C130BZ Tactical Transport aircrafts, Rooivalk Combat helicopters, Hawk Lead-In-Fighters and the Super Lynx helicopters, the company said Monday. Under terms of the…
Business & GAAeroVironment to Demonstrate UAS Communications for FCC AeroVironment, based in Monrovia, Calif., will employ its small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to demonstrate aerial communications capabilities for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)'s Deployable Aerial Communications Architecture (DACA) Notice of Inquiry (NOI)…
CommercialAstronics to Provide Power Systems for Thales IFEC Products Astronics subsidiary Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems signed a multi-year agreement with Thales Avionics to provide its EMPOWER In-Seat Power Systems and other power conversion product lines for integration with Thales’ In-Flight Entertainment…
Business & GAIMS Report Sees In-Flight Wi-Fi Reaching 9,000 Aircraft by 2021 Wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) is expected to reach a global install-base of nearly 9,000 aircraft by 2021, roughly a third of the global fleet, according to a report by IMS Research. The…
ATM ModernizationGE to Deploy Flow Management System at Dubai Airport GE Aviation has been selected by Emirates airline to provide GE’s airline-based flow management system for a 16-month validation at Dubai International Airport. Beginning in July, the Emirates “FLOW Project” will allow…
Embedded AvionicsBoeing Awarded AWACS Avionics Modernization Contract Boeing received a $368 million Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) contract to modernizes the flight deck and avionics of the U.S. and NATO E-3 707 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.…
CommercialWasp AE Included in Air Force's BATMAV Program The Wasp AE unmanned aircraft system from AeroVironment, of Monrovia, Calif., has been accepted by the U.S. Air Force for inclusion in its Battlefield Air Targeting Micro Air Vehicle (BATMAV) program. Inclusion into the…