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…
CommercialInsitu CEO to Retire Insitu President and CEO Steven M. Sliwa announced he will retire from the company, effective April 1. The company has yet to name his successor, but said it expects to do so "soon."…
CommercialBoeing Tests Ka-Band Satcom Antenna Boeing on Thursday said it successfully conducted its first over-the-air ground test of a Ka-band satellite communications phased-array antenna system. The system will enable wideband SATCOM on aircraft, providing increased bandwidth for networking…