ConnectivityExperts Discuss Latest In-Flight Connectivity Trends Emerging global connectivity capabilities will be one of the biggest drivers for new in-flight applications — especially on the operations side — according to speakers at a Washington Space Business Roundtable (WSBR)…
Embedded AvionicsNew Vector Software Solution Provides Automated Data Coupling, Control Coupling Analysis Vector Software Inc. has released VectorCAST/Coupling, which provides data and control coupling verification for C and C++ source files. Coupling verification, Vector Software said, is mandatory for safety-critical avionics software development according…
CommercialFirst Post-Soviet Russian Airliner Takes Maiden Flight Irkut Corp., a United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) company, completed a successful maiden flight of its MC-21-300 commercial airliner, UAC said. The 30-minute flight took place at Irkutsk Aviation Plant in Siberia. It…
ATM ModernizationICAO Talks Urban Development and Airspace in China and Ukraine The International Civil Aviation Org. (ICAO) discussed the need for determined cooperation supporting international airspace safety and the importance of synergies challenges arising from international aviation and digital connectivity during two different missions…
Embedded AvionicsAircraft Tracking Q&A With Blue Sky Network CEO As the International Civil Aviation Org.’s (ICAO) Global Aeronautical Distress Safety System (GADSS) concept of operations moves closer to becoming a reality for operators, aviation industry companies are working to ensure airframes…
ConnectivityUpgrade Central: Streamlining Flight Management Avionics readers told us in our most recent survey that nearly 55% of them need to acquire EFBs for their current fleets of aircraft. Responding from commercial, civil and military operations, readers…
Connectivity40 Gbps? If you’re reading this at the Paris Air Show, RTCA or Avionics’ own Global Connected Aircraft Summit, take a look at this issue’s pictures of aircraft cockpits and cabins — or see…
Commercial777x: Advancing Avionics When the Boeing 777X enters commercial service in 2020, the aircraft will be equipped with the latest avionics and related systems. Some devices will be next-generation enhancements brought over from the 787