Military

Drones Downed by Orbital's Armaments

Orbital ATK displayed the ability of its XM914 30mm Bushmaster Chain Gun to destroy unmanned drones at the Maneuver Fires Integrated Experiment demonstration event. Orbital ATK provides a modular anti-unmanned aerial vehicle…

ATM Modernization

Relief en Route for Oversaturated Runways

The European Organization for the Safety of Air Navigation completed a real-time simulation aimed at more efficiently using runway capacity. Faced with European airports that are becoming saturated, the solution being tested…

Business & GA

VistaJet's 2017 Growth a Sign of Things to Come

A strong 2017 and private equity investment pushed private aviation company VistaJet’s value over $2.5 billion, making it tied for the fourth most well-funded startup in Europe. The company reported growth in…

Commercial

New Satcom Option Could Be Bargain For Boeing 737 Max

  Airlines considering purchasing or operating the Boeing 737 MAX have a new option available when considering what type of satellite communications hardware to equip on the aircraft. Miami, Florida-based avionics manufacturer…

Business & GA

Many Operators Exempt From Upcoming ICAO Carbon Requirements

Beginning in 2020, ICAO's Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation will require that airlines operating flights between more than 70 participating countries to purchase carbon credits if they fail to comply with…

ATM Modernization

Will Drones be Coming to a Runway Near You?

A gaming exercise led by Italian air navigation service provider Enav explored the possibility of integrating the operation of large drones and remotely piloted aircraft systems at airports in a two-day workshop…

Connectivity

AWN Exec: Next Step is More Testing

In February 2017, Avionics profiled the ambitions of Airborne Wireless Network, which has a goal of using airborne aircraft as signal repeaters that are capable of generating wireless internet signals. Throughout 2017, AWN…