ATM ModernizationNATS to Give Singapore ‘Smart’ Tower Prototype The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has tapped NATS to develop a smart digital tower prototype for Singapore's Changi Airport. According to NATS, it will be the world’s “largest and most…
MilitaryAirbus Can Focus on Avionics Tests as NH90 Prototype 2 Takes Off Airbus Helicopters is “convinced” it can deliver NHIndustries NH90 Sea Lions to the German Navy on schedule. The program has a “demanding timetable,” Airbus said, but the second prototype just reached a…
Business & GAAre Pilots Ready for Mobile IFR Clearances? As the proliferation of mobile device usage in flight operations continues to grow across all segments of aviation, general aviation pilots could soon have the option of going mobile to obtain…
MilitaryF-35 Testing in Extreme Weather Progresses Chute Certification Effort The U.S. Air Force and Lockheed Martin are testing to see how the F-35 Lightning II holds up in extreme weather conditions. The manufacturer said Monday an F-35 demonstrated handling qualities during…
ConnectivityPanasonic to Deliver Enhanced IFC as Eutelsat Satellite Enters Service The latest Eutelsat 172B high throughput satellite, which launched in June, has officially entered into service. Now, Panasonic Avionics Corp. said it can deliver enhanced in-flight broadband connectivity, live television and mobile…
Curated ContentSenate Adds $1B to US Army Budget Supporting Aircraft Procurement U.S. Army aircraft and combat vehicle procurement stand to receive billions in additional funding under a funding bill proposed by Senate appropriators Nov. 21. Senate Appropriates Committee-Defense (SAC-D) recommended extra funds to,…
MilitaryRockwell Collins to Provide US Navy Another E-2D Trainer The U.S. Navy has tapped Rockwell Collins for the Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye tactics trainer. This is the fourth E-2D trainer the company has provided. In support of the E-2D Hawkeye…
ConnectivitySatcom Direct is the First Reseller for ViaSat’s Ka-band IFC Service ViaSat has expanded its current relationship with authorized value-added reseller Satcom Direct to offer ViaSat’s full suite of in-flight connectivity (IFC) systems and services to large and mid-cabin business jets. The new…
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