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French Army AWACS Could Be Operational for Nearly 2 More Decades

Four airborne warning and control systems (AWACS) have been in operational service since 1992. According to French Defense, they should be able to remain in service until at least 2035, thanks to…

Embedded Avionics

Mercury Systems Gets $5M for Mission Computer Order

Mercury Systems Inc. has been awarded a $5 million contract from an unnamed defense prime contractor, the company said. The order is for airborne tactical mission computers in a maritime patrol aircraft.…

Business & GA

New Avionics, Flying Cars Unveiled at Oshkosh 2017

The Experimental Aircraft Assn.’s (EAA) annual AirVenture air show features some of the world’s most advanced, futuristic and obscure aircraft and technologies in the aviation industry. 2017 was no different, with several…

Business & GA

EASA Gives 10 FANS STCs to Universal, Chicago Jet Group

EASA has approved multiple retrofit future air navigation system supplemental type certificates (STC) to Universal Avionics and Chicago Jet Group, Universal Avionics said. Certificates include those for: Boeing 767-200 Challenger 600, 601…

Military

US Defense Extends ViaSat’s In-Flight Connectivity Contract

ViaSat Inc. has received an extended military contract for its in-flight connectivity, the company said. The U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) contracted ViaSat to provide senior leaders and support staff with…

Connectivity

Inmarsat Survey Shows 60% Believe In-Flight Wi-Fi is a Necessity

Inmarsat’s global survey on in-flight connectivity shows that 60% of passengers believe in-flight Wi-Fi is a necessity, not a luxury, Inmarsat said. The survey also shows that 45% would pay for Wi-Fi,…

Connectivity

Iridium Eyes Big Market for New Aviation Connectivity Technology

New aircraft terminals, a next-generation satellite network and support for a global air traffic surveillance system has Iridium CEO Matt Desch feeling confident about his company’s future position in aviation. During Iridium’s…

Commercial

Air France KLM Acquires 31 Percent of Virgin Atlantic

Air France KLM is acquiring a 31% stake in Virgin Atlantic for an estimated $288 million, as the European carrier eyes a new global alliance. Delta Air Lines and China Eastern Airlines…

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French Army AWACS Could Be Operational for Nearly 2 More Decades

Embedded Avionics

Mercury Systems Gets $5M for Mission Computer Order

Business & GA

New Avionics, Flying Cars Unveiled at Oshkosh 2017

Business & GA

EASA Gives 10 FANS STCs to Universal, Chicago Jet Group

Military

US Defense Extends ViaSat’s In-Flight Connectivity Contract

Connectivity

Inmarsat Survey Shows 60% Believe In-Flight Wi-Fi is a Necessity

Connectivity

Iridium Eyes Big Market for New Aviation Connectivity Technology

Commercial

Air France KLM Acquires 31 Percent of Virgin Atlantic