ATM ModernizationDOT IG Finds FAA Lax in Enforcing ADS-B Contract The FAA cannot effectively verify the performance of a Harris Corp. unit supporting the U.S.’ ADS-B network or ensure that it is getting the most from taxpayer dollars paid to that company…
ConnectivityAir Astana is First Airline to Offer Inmarsat GX Aviation on Wide-Body Aircraft Update Dec. 7, 2017: Rockwell Collins confirmed that all three of Air Astana's aircraft are now outfitted with it's cabin connectivity system. Rockwell Collins’ cabin system is now on-board Kazakhstan-based Air Astana’s…
CommercialCanadian, Norwegian Systems Firms Partner for Drone Powerline Inspection Kongsberg Geospatial and eSmart Systems have partnered for unmanned aircraft system (UAS) powerline inspection, Kongsberg Geospatial said. Kongsberg Geospatial’s IRIS UAS situational awareness system has been integrated into the eSmart Systems Connected…
MilitaryNew Abaco Systems Bus Monitor Secure, Easy to Use Abaco Systems’ new bus monitor, BT3-USB-MON, can help users visualize and record 1554 bus traffic, the company said. This can aid in development, testing, troubleshooting and debugging, according to Abaco Systems. “The…
ConnectivityTAP Portugal Talks Affordable IFC In Europe TAP Portugal is increasingly flying more passengers on a monthly basis, launching new routes and adding new aircraft to its fleet as it continues a transition from operating primarily as a legacy…
Business & GALaunch Customer for 604XT is a Texas Billionaire The launch customer for Nextant Aerospace’s Challenger 604XT is Toby Neugebauer from Houston, Texas, the company said. News reports depict the son of U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer as a billionaire in his…
MilitaryFirst Airbus A330 MRTT For French Air Force Takes Flight The Airbus Defence and Space A330 MRTT (multi-role tanker transport), designated for the French Air Force, has taken its first flight, Airbus said. The manufacturer said the crew reported that the aircraft…
CommercialQantas, GE Aviation Develop App to Help Pilots Fly Efficiently Qantas and GE Aviation have developed a flight data app, called FlightPulse, that helps pilots fly more efficiently and help reduce carbon emissions. “FlightPulse was designed by pilots for pilots. As a result, the…