ConnectivitySmiths Interconnect Exhibits at Satellite 2018 Smiths Interconnect was an exhibitor at Satellite 2018 in Washington, D.C. this week. A range of technically differentiated connectivity solutions from its technology brands EMC Technology, Hypertac, IDI, Millitech, RF Labs, Sabritec,…
CommercialBoeing Invests in Drone Radar with Fortem Boeing is funding the development of advanced radar systems through its HorizonX subsidiary’s investment in Fortem Technologies. Fortem Technologies offers airspace awareness solutions using radar that is low in size, weight and…
CommercialSatellite 2018: We Can Prevent Another MH370, But We Might Make It Difficult There is no good reason why tragic mysteries such as Malaysian Airlines Flight 370, Air France Flight 447 and EgyptAir Flight 990 should occur. We have the technology now to prevent or…
Business & GATextron Puts Cessna Sky Courier Through Wind Tunnel Testing Textron Aviation has completed initial wind tunnel testing of its new twin-engine Cessna SkyCourier turboprop. Results will provide performance and aerodynamic and structural load data to further hone the aircraft design. "For…
CommercialTurkish Airlines Orders up to 30 787-9 Dreamliners from Boeing Boeing and Turkish Airlines have reached a deal for 25 787-9 Dreamliners with an option for up to five more. The finalized order, first announced as a commitment last September, sees Turkish…
ATM ModernizationInmarsat Bringing SatVoice to Airservices Australia Inmarsat has partnered with Airservices Australia to initiate satellite voice communications evaluations for air traffic services in Australia in areas beyond the reach of traditional VHF voice coverage. Through the partnership with…
ConnectivitySatellite 2018: In-Flight Internet Providers Respond to Passenger Frustration On the second day of the world's largest satellite industry show this year, Satellite 2018, connectivity service providers, an airline pilot with a radio show and an antenna manufacturing company reset the…
ConnectivitySITAONAIR Builds 'Smart Core' for Aircraft with Astronics SITAONAIR and Astronics Ballard Technology have teamed up to provide an integrated aircraft “smart core.” The product solution combines Astronics’ webCS Wireless Aircraft Communications Server along with SITAONAIR’s e-enabled application software. The…