ConnectivityTiming is Everything: When Will IFC Consolidation Take Off? The first flashes of promise for truly connected air travel emerged in 2004 with Boeing’s visionary Connexion in-flight connectivity (IFC) service — before being snuffed out less than two years later. Like…
Embedded AvionicsAbaco Introduces New Avionics Bus Monitor Abaco Systems today introduced the innovative BT3-USB-MON Bus Monitor that is designed to make the monitoring and analysis of MIL-STD-1553 signals significantly easier. It is designed to help users easily visualize and…
Embedded AvionicsHow Data Acquisition is Achieved for F-35 Sub-System Integration Game-changing communications, navigation and surveillance capabilities on the F-35 are powered by more than 8 million lines of code and the most advanced embedded computing power ever featured on a fighter jet.…
ConnectivityKontron Releases 737 MAX Line-Fit Deliveries with Global Eagle Entertainment Kontron has launched Boeing 737 MAX line-fit deliveries in association with Global Eagle Entertainment Inc., Kontron said. The company now offers line-fit solutions for Boeing and Airbus. "Kontron's aviation product development strategy…
ATM ModernizationGermany Aims to Modernize Airspace, Navigation Infrastructure by 2029 DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH has launched a comprehensive innovation program for the optimization and modernization of airspace and navigation infrastructure in Germany, according to DFS. The program aims to enable the transition…
ConnectivityEmbraer Taps Two Firms for E2 IFEC Embraer has tapped Meggitt Polymers & Composites and KID-Systeme as its new in-flight entertainment and connectivity system suppliers for the E-Jets E2, Embraer said. Meggitt is set to design and produce a…
ATM ModernizationNew Zealand's Proposed ADS-B Rule Now Out for Consultation New Zealand’s proposed mandate for ADS-B is now out for consultation, according to the country’s New South Sky (NSS) initiative. The proposed rule has all aircraft in controlled airspace above FL 245…
CommercialFAA Supports Hurricane Maria Relief Efforts in Puerto Rico The FAA said it is supporting more than 12 commercial passenger flights per day at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in support of Hurricane Maria relief efforts in Puerto Rico. According to…