CommercialViaSat VP Talks Motivations for Arconics Acquisition ViaSat has bought aviation software company Arconics to incorporate broadband througout the aircraft. Photo: Arconics [Avionics Magazine 11-17-2016] In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) provider ViaSat is targeting the operational connectivity market with its recent…
ConnectivityGogo Boosts In-Flight Wi-Fi Capacity with Intelsat 29e [Avionics Magazine 11-17-2016] Gogo has signed an agreement for services on the Intelsat 29e satellite. The In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) provider will use high-throughput services from the first satellite in the global Intelsat…
ATM ModernizationItalian Demo Tests Remote ATC Towers on Live Flight Ops [Avionics Magazine 11-17-2016] Remote tower technology is a key technology for the future of aviation, and for boosting European mobility and connectivity. These were some of the conclusions from an open day…
MilitaryEsterline CMC Avionics Selected for HH-60G Helos [Avionics Magazine 11-17-2016] Esterline CMC Electronics’ combat-proven CMA-2082MC flight management system (FMS) was recently selected for a United States Air Force (USAF) upgrade program to replace legacy control display units (CDU) currently…
ConnectivityPanasonic Avionics Selects Ericsson for 5G Core [Avionics Magazine 11-17-2016] Panasonic Avionics Corp. has selected Ericsson other markets. Under the terms of the new contract, Ericsson will implement its 5G-ready core solution for Panasonic Avionics through its subsidiary AeroMobile,…
ATM ModernizationGerman ANSP to Evaluate Space-based ADS-B [Avionics Magazine 11-16-2016] Germany’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH (DFS) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Aireon to evaluate the safety, efficiency and cost benefits of space-based…
MilitaryBoeing to Restructure Defense, Space Groups [Avionics Magazine 11-16-2017] The Boeing Company is set to rearrange its Defense, Space & Security business infrastructure, the company said Tuesday. By the end of 2020, Boeing plans to reduce facilities space…
ATM ModernizationNew Report Outlines Avionics Equipage Issues for NextGen [Avionics Magazine 11-16-2016] The FAA needs a new plan for incentivizing airspace users to equip their aircraft with necessary avionics to support the transformational Air Traffic Management (ATM) infrastructure being deployed under…