Embedded AvionicsBoeing, Elbit Systems MOU to Develop Avionics in Brazil Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Elbit Systems of America to support the development of advanced avionics capabilities in Brazil. Elbit will provide the Large Area Display system that will…
CommercialAAI, Insitu, CSC Awarded Navy ISR Contracts The Navy issued multiple award contracts, worth a cumulative total of $874 million, to AAI Corp., Insitu, and CSC for the procurement of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) services.…
MilitaryData Link Solutions Awarded SPAWAR Contract Data Link Solutions (DLS), a joint venture between Rockwell Collins and BAE Systems, has been awarded a $3.8 million contract by the U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) for…
Business & GAQuestion #1 Is there still room in the market for one-way communications? For example, a wireless hotspot which would supply live data such as stocks. ANSWER: The idea of one-way communication is certainly compatible with the technologies available today. What is most important is if there is an application for one-way communication (i.e. engine performance monitoring being…
Business & GAQuestion #18: Can you talk about the SIP Server a little more? If I want to use my Android cellphone with this, how would it work? I understand VoIP, but I don't understand SIP. ANSWER: Your Wi-Fi equipped cellphone will see the Thrane & Thrane WAP (Wireless Access Point) and the WAP will assign a SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) address to your phone allowing a communication…
Business & GAQuestion #34 Is Level D certification acceptable for CPDLC? ANSWER: As SATCOM is concerned; a prerequisite for safety service use is Level D software and hardware certification, both of which have been received by Thrane & Thrane’s AVIATOR 700D SwiftBroadband system.…
Business & GAQuestion #2 How does Thrane & Thrane connect an iPad in the cockpit? ANSWER: An iPad could be connected to one of Thrane & Thrane’s AVIATOR systems via its built-in Wi-Fi provided that the aircraft has an approved Wi-Fi certification for its operation and the…
Business & GAQuestion #19 How do you get a cell call through the AMBE channel? Is it an internet VOIP call without using the service provider for the cell phone? ANSWER: It is not a VOIP call. Your Wi-Fi equipped cellphone will see the Thrane & Thrane WAP and the WAP will assign a SIP address to your phone allowing a communication…