MilitaryUS Aerospace and Defense Manufacturers Could See Healthier Demand Under New Bill [Avionics Magazine 12-13-2016] A healthier environment for demand of military aircraft avionics components, hardware and software appears on the horizon for U.S.-based military avionics suppliers according to proposals for new acquisitions and…
Business & GAAir Methods Upgrading Helo Fleet to Sky Connect Tracker 3 [Avionics Magazine 12-13-2016] Air Methods has signed Honeywell to upgrade its helicopter fleet to the Sky Connect Tracker 3 satellite communications and flight tracking system, the avionics maker said. Air…
MilitaryBoeing Brings Cockpit Avionics Upgrades to NATO E-3As [Avionics Magazine 12-13-2016] The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has begun taking deliveries of its E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft with cockpit upgrades from Boeing. According to the company,…
MilitaryGerman Air Force Receives First Upgraded Airbus A400M [Avionics Magazine 12-13-2016] The German Air Force has received its first Airbus A400M transport aircraft qualified for tactical operations and able to fly in areas subject to military threats. According to Airbus…
Business & GANew Patient Loading System Approved for Pilatus PC-12/47, 12/47E [Avionics Magazine 12-13-2016] LifePort has obtained FAA airworthiness approval for its Patient Loading Utility System (PLUS) for the Pilatus PC- 12/47 and 12/47E aircraft. Compatible with either executive or commuter aircraft configurations,…
ATM ModernizationChicago O’Hare Turns on Data Comm [Avionics Magazine 12-12-2016] Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway airports are now equipped to manage flight operation using Data Communications (Data Comm). According to a recent FAA announcement, the administration has now deployed Data…
MilitaryIEE to Upgrade F-15 Displays [Avionics Magazine 12-12-2016] Military aircraft display manufacturer IEE has a new contract with Boeing Defense, Space & Security to develop an upgrade to the F-15 Passive Attack Display (PAD). The upgrade targets…
MilitaryNorthrop Grumman to Upgrade Electronics on Netherlands F-16s [Avionics Magazine 12-12-2016] The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman, to upgrade the AN/ALQ-131 electronic countermeasure (ECM) pods for its F-16 aircraft fleet. The upgrade includes…
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