Business & GA

Satcom Direct to Launch Router for Some Business Aircraft

Satcom Direct’s SD LTE Hub has received parts manufacturer approval from the FAA, the company said. The product is set to launch during National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition…

Military

First Upgraded MK21B Takes First Flight

At Leonardo’s facility in Yeovil, England, the first upgraded MK21B Super Lynx for the Brazilian navy took its first flight, Leonardo said. This is the first of eight aircraft that are set…

ATM Modernization

SESAR JU Takes on Drone Integration With New Projects

The Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) Joint Undertaking (JU) is progressing toward the realization of the European Commission’s U-space initiative for airspace integration of unmanned aircraft systems, SESAR said. The organization…

Regulation

Drones Get New Seat on FAA Advisory Council

The FAA’s Management Advisory Council now has seven new members, U.S. Transportation Department Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Thursday. Council members are charged with advising the FAA’s senior management on policy, spending,…

Military

Jacobs to Provide USAF Software Development

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Jacobs Engineering a continuation contract for its communication, navigation, surveillance/air traffic management (CNS/ATM) software development. The software supports the fleet of air mobility and air combat…

Business & GA

Chicago Jet Group Adds FANS Tech to its STCs

Chicago Jet Group has selected Latitude’s DL150 SDU and the SkyNode S200-012 for Satcom Safety Services Data and SATVOICE solution to add to its list of supplemental type certificates the firm holds…

Connectivity

Gogo Will Offer Seatback Tablets on Some Delta Aircraft

Gogo's new seatback solution, Gogo Vision Touch, is to be installed by Bombardier on Delta CS100 aircraft, Gogo said. The installation is in conjunction with Gogo's 2Ku connectivity technology. "The new system…