Business & GAITT to Begin Production of AN/ALQ-211 ITT Corp. was awarded a follow-on $37 million contract for full-rate production of the AN/ALQ-211 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suite (AIDEWS), an integrated situational awareness and self-protection system to be installed…
Business & GACobham to Supply EFIS for LAPD The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has selected Cobham to supply its Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) for its fleet of 19 Eurocopter and Bell helicopters. The LAPD rotorcraft will…
Business & GAMid-Continent Expands Repair Capabilities Mid-Continent Instruments, based in Wichita, Kan., announced Monday that it is expanding its weather radar capabilities, including calibration, overhaul, repair and exchange. The company said it is "aggressively growing" its avionics repair…
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…
ATM ModernizationEditor’s Note: Tracking TCAS The holiday season tends to be a quiet one at the office, straining the skills of the constant newsgatherer. But over the transom this time came a significant piece of news regarding…