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Business & GA

Gulfstream G650 Passes First Flight Tests

Gulfstream's ultra-large-cabin, ultra-long-range Gulfstream G650 has successfully completed its first series of flight tests, according to the company. The 1-hour and 45-minute flight tested the aircraft's handling qualities, engine operability and flap operation. Additionally, the crew…

Commercial

Panasonic Extends Pact with Asiana Airlines

Asiana Airlines will equip two Airbus A321s with an in-flight entertainment system from Panasonic Avionics Corp., of Lake Forest, Calif. The eFX system includes 10.6-inch Smart Monitors in Business Class and a 9-inch…

Military

French Tigers In Afghanistan

Since last summer, the French Army Aviation Légère de l’Armée de Terre (ALAT) has taken the first step to adding a new rotary recce and strike capacity to its forces now operating…

Commercial

Product Focus: Databus

With digital flight control systems on aircraft like the under-development Airbus A350XWB becoming more prevalent, commercial manufacturers are beginning to follow the path laid by the military in using 1553 databus technology,…

ATM Modernization

New Products

PMA Granted For ‘NxtMail’ Server International Communications Group (ICG), based in Newport News, Va., received FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) for its NxtMail Server. NxtMail permits users with WiFi-capable smartphones to access…

Military

EA-18G Growler to Begin Full Rate Production

Boeing's EA-18G Growler was approved to advance into Full Rate Production (FRP), allowing the St. Louis-based program to begin manufacturing about 20 aircraft per year. The EA-18G achieved Initial Operational Capability as…

Military

Northrop Grumman Awarded Navy Contract

Northrop Grumman was awarded a $12 million contract from the U.S. Navy for component parts for the Navy's large aircraft infrared counter measure systems, AN/AAQ-24 (V) 25 supporting H-46 and H-53 helicopters.…

Business & GA

Editor’s Note: Staying Connected

I had initially intended to write in this space about the gloomy and pessimistic mood at the National Business Aviation Association’s (NBAA) annual conference and exhibition. However, much ink in this magazine…