Embedded AvionicsEagle’s Eye The Royal Australian Air Force graduated its first mission crew for the Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft last November and should achieve Initial Operating Capability with the long-endurance, multi-sensor…
ATM ModernizationPreparing For PBN Airspace modernization is an enormously complex task. But aviation industry stakeholders are seeking safe passage through “NowGen” the period when performance-based navigation technologies are emerging to the reality of NextGen operations by…
Business & GAProduct Focus: Connectors For aircraft manufacturers and operators it’s simple math: adding new technology, such as in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems, and subtracting weight yields an increase in service quality and lower fuel costs. However, this…
ATM ModernizationNew Products Licensing Options Data Device Corp. (DDC), based in Bohemia, N.Y., added licensing options to its data bus test and verification, and system integration and simulation software packages. The options include USB Dongle,…
CommercialAV Receives Raven Digital Upgrade Kit Order AeroVironment (AV), of Monrovia, Calif., received a $7.8 million order under an existing contract with the U.S. Army to provide 919 digital module upgrade kits for the Raven unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).…
CommercialTAM Airlines Expands Agreement with OnAir Brazilian airline TAM Airlines has expanded its contract with in-flight connectivity provider OnAir to equip 26 single-aisle aircraft this year. The connected aircraft are expected to start flying in the second half…
MilitaryHarris Opens Avionics Facility in Calgary Harris Canada, a subsidiary of Harris Corp., on Friday opened its Calgary, Alberta avionics operation, following a $2.3 million investment to enhance the facility. The Harris facility supports the work to be…
Business & GAAirAsia Selects Flight Focus EFB AirAsia will install the electronic flight bag (EFB) system from Flight Focus, of Singapore, on its entire fleet, the companies announced Monday. The system, called Flight Focus Platform and includes e-charts, Iridium satellite…