ConnectivityNew Gogo Modem is Flying Commercial Gogo’s next-generation modem has been introduced into commercial airline service, the company said. Eventually, the company said the modem will be retrofitted on more than 450 aircraft that current fly with Gogo’s…
MilitaryFrench 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 AvionicsMercury 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 & GANew 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 & GAEASA 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…
MilitaryUS 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…
ConnectivityInmarsat 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,…
ConnectivityIridium 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…
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