ConnectivityAireon, Iridium Launch First 10 ADS-B Satellites Aireon has recently successfully launched and deployed its first 10 satellites hosting its space-based ADS-B system, the company says. As part of the Iridium Next satellite constellation, it is a joint effort…
Business & GADARPA Taps Sikorsky to Take ALIAS Through Next Phase The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Sikorsky a contract for Phase 3 of its Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) program, Lockheed Martin said. Phase 1 and Phase 2…
CommercialInternational Search for MH370 Ends, Airplane Still Missing The most expensive and complex search mission in aviation history has ended, at least for now, and possibly forever. On Jan. 17, 2017, the transport ministers of Australia, China and Malaysia issued…
Business & GAGarmin Schedules Expanded Training Classes in New Locations Garmin now offers expanded pilot training opportunities and a larger selection of training locations, the company said this week.
MilitaryLockheed to Improve Surveillance Capabilities for MH-60s [Avionics Magazine 01-13-2017] Lockheed Martin has been awarded a new U.S. Navy development contract to provide Sikorsky MH-60 helicopters with its electronic warfare surveillance and countermeasure capabilities against anti-ship missile (ASM) threats.…
CommercialIOT, Blockchain Proposed to Improve Aircraft Maintenance Process A combination of the use of the Internet of Things (IOT), Blockchain and cloud-computing technology has been proposed by one of the world’s biggest technology companies as a way to improve the…
Business & GAEmbraer Saw Growth in 2016 Q4 Embraer delivered 108 aircraft to the commercial market and 117 to the executive aviation market in 2016, the Brazilian company says. With 225 aircraft delivered in total, 2016 brought the highest volume…
Business & GASpiceJet Commits to Possible Multi-Billion-Dollar Purchase Domestic Indian airline SpiceJet has recently committed to the purchase up to 205 Boeing airplanes, the manufacture says. This includes 100 new 737 MAX 8s, SpiceJet's current order for 42 MAXs, 13…