CommercialStandardAero and Thales Partner on Advanced Autopilot for Light Helicopters StandardAero and Thales recently announced a teaming agreement for the development and certification of an advanced autopilot system for Airbus AS350 and other light helicopters. The companies said that they are targeting…
ConnectivityScandinavian Airlines VP Highlights Connectivity Plans for 2020 Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has long been considered one of the pioneers of offering In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) services to passengers. The airline, which works with Inmarsat, has exciting plans for 2020, as it looks to increase…
Air TaxiThe Top 10 Air Taxi Stories of 2019 The past year was marked by incredible progress for the budding air taxi sector, capping off a decade of more rapid advancement toward on-demand electric air mobility than most observers thought possible.…
CommercialFAA Certifies IDU-680 Electronic Flight Instrument System for Bell 412 Helicopters The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) earlier this month type certified Genesys Aerosystems' IDU-680 Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) displays for the Bell 412EP and Bell 412 helicopters, the company said. The Texas-based…
CommercialHow Electronic Technical Logbooks Enable Seamless Pilot-to-Maintenance Collaboration The aircraft technical logbook plays a key role in aircraft turnarounds. It is the primary communication tool between pilots and a maintenance organization. Pilots can see the maintenance status of the aircraft…
Air TaxiThe Top 10 Avionics Stories of 2019 As 2019 comes to a close, here is a look back at the top 10 most viewed stories published by Avionics International this year. The articles are ranked 1-10 based on an…
Air TaxiA Christmas Present from the FAA: Proposed Rules for Unmanned Aircraft Remote ID The FAA released its proposal for small unmanned aircraft (UAS) remote identification rules, a critical step to safely integrating drones into the national airspace and unlocking advanced operational capabilities. The agency expects…
CommercialBoeing's New CEO to Focus on 737 MAX Return to Service Boeing will have a new CEO starting Jan. 13, 2020, as the airplane maker announced current Chairman David L. Calhoun will take over for Dennis Muilenburg who has resigned. The leadership change…