ATM Modernization

FCC Shuts Down LightSquared Plan Over GPS Concerns

The aviation industry has reason to celebrate this week, following a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement on Tuesday that it intends to revoke its initial waiver for LightSquared's proposed national broadband network.…

Business & GA

Gulfstream G280, G650 Hit Milestones

Gulfstream said this week its super midsized G280 and ultra-long-range G650 business jets are hitting flight-test milestones and are moving toward entry into service. The G280 completed several flight-test milestones en route…

Commercial

Air China Selects Honeywell Avionics Systems

Air China selected a range of Honeywell avionics equipment for its fleet of new Boeing 777-300ERs, the companies announced this week at the Singapore Airshow. The systems selected include Honeywell's IntuVue 3-D weather…

Commercial

ICBC Leasing Selects Rockwell Collins Avionics for A320s

China-based ICBC Leasing has selected a comprehensive suite of Rockwell Collins’ communication, navigation and surveillance avionics as baseline for up to 42 new Airbus A320s. Deliveries of these aircraft are expected to…

Commercial

AeroVironment, Sentinent Sign License Agreement

AeroVironment, (AV), of Monrovia, Calif., and Australia-based Sentient signed an exclusive global license agreement that allows AeroVironment to distribute Sentient's automatic target detection software for full motion video for use with small unmanned aircraft…

Business & GA

BAE, Garmin Named Suppliers for Bell's 525 Relentless

BAE Systems and Garmin has been selected by Bell Helicopter to supply components for Bell's recently unveiled 525 Relentless super medium class helicopter. Bell introduced the new helicopter at this week's Heli-Expo exhibition…