Embedded AvionicsFAA Updates EFB Policy in New Advisory Circular The FAA has published guidance concerning electronic flight bag (EFB) applications. An updated Advisory Circular has been issued for aircraft system designers, installers and operators who may want guidance for hosting EFB…
CommercialThe Middle East is Going to Need Thousands of Airline Technicians, Boeing Says From the Dubai Air Show, occurring now until Thursday, Boeing has projected that the Middle East will see significant demand for commercial airline pilots, technicians and cabin crew over the next 20…
MilitaryAirbus Brings Weaponized ISR C295 Variant to Dubai The new armed intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance version of Airbus Defence and Space’s C295 made the trip to the Dubai Airshow, occurring now until Thursday. It’s on static display, flanked by a…
ConnectivityPanasonic Avionics Rolls Out IFEC Enhancements for Emirates Boeing 777-300ERs Emirate’s newest Boeing 777-300ER fleet is set to be fitted with a range of what Panasonic Avionics Corp. called “industry firsts.” These technologies were unveiled, and are on display, at the Dubai…
ATM ModernizationWhat to Expect at Avionics for NextGen 2017 Kicking off tomorrow, Nov. 15, is Avionics' annual two-day Avionics for NextGen conference at the Hilton Washington Dulles in Virginia. Before the event's first day, here's a preview of the various panel…
CommercialAirbus A3 Nears Vahana’s First Flight Airbus outpost A3 has been insisting its Vahana prototype aircraft will make its first flight before the end of 2017. An electric, autonomous vertical takeoff and landing, passenger-carrying future aircraft concept, Vahana…
CommercialWould the UAE, Russia Partner for a Civil Aircraft? There’s a possibility that the United Arab Emirates and Russia will jointly produce a civil aircraft. A discussion during the Dubai Airshow, occurring now and ending Thursday, ended with the intent to…
ConnectivityAzerbaijan Airlines Taps Rockwell Collins for Connectivity on Boeing 737 MAXs Rockwell Collins is set to outfit 10 Azerbaijan Airlines Boeing 737 MAXs. Announced during the Dubai Air Show, occurring now and ending Thursday, the deal has Rockwell Collins delivery in-flight connectivity, in-flight…