ConnectivityGogo and Phasor Forge R&D Pact on Next-Gen Satellite Antenna Antenna. Photo: Phasor [Avionics Magazine 10-25-2016] In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) provider Gogo and Phasor, a developer of new Electronically Steerable Antennas (ESAs), have announced a Research and Development (R&D) partnership for application of…
CommercialRockwell, B/E Merger to Put Processors in Everything on Airplanes [Avionics Magazine 10-25-2016] Rockwell Collins CEO Kelly Ortberg said the aerospace and defense giant's $6.4 billion acquisition of aircraft cabin interior supplier B/E Aerospace creates the opportunity for the two companies to…
CommercialRockwell Collins to Acquire B/E Aerospace for $8.3 Billion B/E Aerospace Super Diamond business class seat. Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Magazine 10-25-2016] Rockwell Collins is set to acquire B/E Aerospace for $8.3 billion. The aerospace and defense giant has sign a…
Embedded AvionicsFAA Certifies Aspen Avionics Genesys System 55X Autopilot Integration Genesys System 55X Evolution Pro Plus with S-TEC 2. Photo: Aspen Avionics [Avionics Magazine 10-24-2016] Aspen Avionics has received FAA certification to interface its Evolution 1000 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD) with…
CommercialChina Eastern, Air Tahiti Nui Contract for Panasonic Avionics IFC, IFE China Eastern airlines and Air Tahiti Nui have signed on for IFE and IFC with Panasonic Avionics. Photo: China Eastern aircraft [Avionics Magazine 10-24-2016] Two airlines have contracted with Panasonic Avionics to…
Business & GAKing Stallion Passes initial Marine Operational Assessment King Stallion. Photo: Lockheed Martin [Avionics Magazine 10-25-2016] The weeklong initial operational assessment of the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion has been ruled a success by the U.S. Marine Corps, parent company Lockheed…
CommercialBluetooth Wi-Fi System Commissioned for Airbus A340 Passenger using fflya onboard Airbus A340. Photo: AS-IP [Avionics Magazine 10-21-2016] AS-IP Tech’s fflya, its Bluetooth Smart airline connectivity solution, has been commissioned on an Airbus A340. Fflya is an in-flight connectivity…
Embedded AvionicsNavy Contracts Rockwell for Ship-based Navigation and Landing System JPALS helps carrier-based pilots accomplish challenging missions using a ship-based precision approach and landing system that support all-weather operations. Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Magazine 10-21-2016] Rockwell Collins has received a $67 million,…