ATM ModernizationTrump Signs Initiative for ATC Privatization, Emphasizes Equipment Modernization U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House’s budget blueprint already outlined Trump’s intention for the privatization of national air traffic control (ATC). President Trump officially announced to the public his ATC reform…
ConnectivityPanasonic Positioned to Deliver Ku-Band In-Flight Services with Eutelsat Satellite Launch Eutelsat Communications’ 172B satellite has been successfully launched, along with ViaSat Inc.’s ViaSat-2 satellite, on Ariane Space flight VA237. Panasonic Avionics Corp. is set to benefit from the Ku-band payload, Panasonic said,…
MilitaryLockheed Martin Missiles for US Air Force Feature IR Seeker, Digital Anti-Jam GPS Receiver Lockheed Martin is set to produce joint air-to-surface standoff missiles (JASSM)-extended range (ER) version to the U.S. Air Fore, Lockheed Martin said. The $413 million contract covers lot 15 production, which includes…
Embedded AvionicsAvionics Engineer of the Week: Dave Franson In an effort to highlight individual efforts of some of the hardest working avionics engineers in the industry, Avionics is introducing a new weekly feature, the "Avionics Engineer of the Week." The recurring profile…
MilitaryAlaska Guard Becomes First US Air Guard Unit to Receive HC-130J The 211th Rescue Squadron, 176th Wing, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is the first U.S. Air National Guard unit to take delivery of a Lockheed Martin HC-130J Combat King II, Lockheed Martin…
Embedded AvionicsSemiconductor IP Provider Adds Avionics Interface Cores to Product Line Cast Inc., semiconductor internet protocol (IP) provider, has added DO-254 avionics interface cores, thanks to a partnership with Nolam Embedded Systems, Cast said. Initially, three Nolam IP cores for avionics standards are…
ConnectivityOperations, Business, Tech on the Table at Global Connected Aircraft Summit The appeal of connectivity — for every industry — is having data at your fingertips. Over the years, the aerospace industry has developed methods for bringing on-demand information availability to both passengers…
CommercialQatar Airways CTO Discusses Boeing 777X Avionics, IFEC Boeing is scheduled to begin production on the re-engined version of the 777, the 777X, this year. Qatar Airways is the launch customer for the 777X, which has garnered 306 total orders…