Business & GAGuarding Against Threats The Rocket-Propelled Grenade (RPG) that claimed a U.S. Army Chinook loaded with Navy SEALS last August was a grim reminder that threats to battlefield rotorcraft are more than guided missiles. The Joint…
ATM ModernizationPrecision Approaches During the course of the last 30 years, precision approach landing systems have undergone a series of name changes, technological advancements and system setbacks. However, the concept of using a dedicated network…
Business & GAQ&A: Paul DeHerrera, Universal Avionics Universal Avionics Systems, based in Tucson, Ariz., announced new contracts and new capabilities for its slate of avionics systems. The privately held company, which celebrated its 30th anniversary at the National Business…
Business & GAProduct Focus: Wire and Cable With all the attention focused on the new technology, it is easy to overlook the critical role wire and cable plays in the development of the next-generation aircraft. Using an array of…
ATM ModernizationNew Products Cabin Connectors Deutsch, of East Sussex, U.K., introduced the Deutsch 369 connector series for the aerospace industry and other harsh environment applications. The Deutsch 369 series has been developed primarily to meet…
ATM ModernizationPeople Kenneth Meyer ACSS, an L-3 Communications and Thales company based in Phoenix, named Kenneth Meyer vice president of program management and customer support. Meyer will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing customer…
ATM ModernizationCalendar November 13-17 Dubai Airshow, Airport Expo, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. For information, phone +44 (0) 20 8846 2700 or visit dubaiairshow.aero. 2012 January 19-21 Bahrain International Air Show 2012, Sakhir Air Base,…
ATM ModernizationIndustry Scan Internet at 30,000 Feet Airborne connectivity systems are quickly becoming ubiquitous across airline fleets, as more operators see the financial, operational and technological benefits of putting these systems on their aircraft, according…