MilitaryL3 Acquires Military Pilot Training Provider Doss Aviation L3 Technologies has acquired military pilot training provider Doss Aviation, L3 said. Doss Aviation is to be renamed to “L3 Doss,” and integrated into the company’s electronic systems business segment. Based in…
Embedded AvionicsAirbus Providing Drone Services to Survey Areas Afflicted With Hurricane Flooding Airbus Aerial, is already providing a fusion of drones, manned aircraft and satellite surveillance data to support two of the most powerful hurricanes to impact the U.S. and surrounding regions in recent…
CommercialUS, Canadian Tech Innovation Effort Expands Initiatives with Microsoft Support The Cascadia Innovation Corridor has introduced a suite of new initiatives, Microsoft Corp. said. Announcements include: Three internationally recognized polytechnics have joined forces to provide industry aligned, high-skill talent for the Cascadia…
Embedded AvionicsRockwell Collins Delivers First Mission Computer for Airbus HForce Rockwell Collins has delivered its first FMC-4212 mission computer for Airbus Helicopters’ HForce program, Rockwell Collins said. HForce is an on-board weapon system that can turn convert civil helicopters into an armed…
CommercialMalaysia Airlines Says Wide-Body Aircraft 'Key,' Signs MOU for 16 Boeing Aircraft Malaysia Airlines Berhad is ready to buy 16 Boeing airliners, Boeing said. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed for eight 787-9 Dreamliners, eight additional purchase rights for the 737 MAX 8…
CommercialBombardier 20-Year Forecast Says Operators will Prefer Smaller Aircraft Bombardier Commercial Aircraft’s 20-year Market Forecast for the 60- to 150-seat segment projects a strong market outlook, according to the manufacturer. “We are the only manufacturer with a solution for any type…
ATM ModernizationEurocontrol Network Manager, 10 Airports to Implement SESAR Concepts European Union funding instrument Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) has granted funding to the Eurocontrol Network Manager for Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) projects, Eurocontrol said. Now, 10 airports are set to…
MilitaryUS State Department Approves $3.9B F-16V Deal With Bahrain Bahrain is moving forward with the development its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets after approval from the U.S. State Department. The deal could be worth $3.9 billion for the delivery…