CommercialMRJ’s First Delivery Delayed Two Years [Avionics Magazine 01-23-2017] The first delivery of the first commercial airliner aircraft domestically manufactured in Japan, the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ), has been delayed by two years. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and…
MilitaryUS Navy Avionics Program Receives FY18 Funding, Seeks Proposals The U.S. Navy's Avionics Component Improvement Program (AvCIP) is currently accepting proposals, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) said. It plans to award more than $10 million in funding for fiscal 2018 projects…
MilitarySwiss Air Force to Upgrade Master Radars [Avionics Magazine 01-20-2018] The Swiss Air Force is upgrading its master radars as part of its FLORAKO modernization program. FLORAKO is the radar system used for military and civil aviation surveillance in…
CommercialRockwell Collins Reports 2% Sales Increase From Q1 Rockwell Collins saw sales totally $1.2 billion in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017, the company says. This number shows a 2% increase from the first quarter of fiscal year 2016,…
Business & GANTSB Warns of Wiring Issues on Piper PA-31T [Avionics Magazine 01-20-2017] The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued an urgent safety recommendation to the FAA recently concerning unsafe wiring on Piper PA-31T-series aircraft that may lead to arcing and cause…
CommercialGerman Policymakers Urged to Take Next Step in Civil Drone Regulations Germany has officially committed to creating civilian drone use regulations, DFS German Air Traffic Control GmbH says. The state agency says it is eager for the government to take the next step,…
ConnectivityAir Esurfing, Gilat Partner for Chinese In-flight Connectivity Services [Avionics Magazine 01-19-2017] Gilat Satellite Networks has formed a new partnership with Air Media Group subsidiary Air Esurfing to “transform” the domestic In-flight Connectivity (IFC) market in China. Under the new partnership,…
MilitaryKaman Precision Products Unveils SATA Card Kaman Precision Products Inc.'s Memory Division has a new product for fighter, helicopter and ground military applications, Kaman says. The Kaman SATA (serial advanced technology attachment) Card is a rugged card, featuring…