MilitaryLDRA, Richland Partner to Standardize Embedded Avionics Software [Avionics Magazine 12-6-2016] Embedded computing solutions provider Richland Technologies (RTL), and software standards compliance company LDRA have announced a new close-working relationship resulting in standard methodologies across multiple industries. The cooperative relationship…
ATM ModernizationYoshimura Appointed New ICAO Air Navigation President [Avionics Magazine 12-5-2016] The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has unanimously appointed Commissioner Hajime Yoshimura to a one-year term as President of the ICAO Air Navigation Commission (ANC), the…
ATM ModernizationNew Zealand to Deploy New ADS-B Network [Avionics Magazine 12-5-2016] New Zealand Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) Airways New Zealand has selected Thales to deploy a nationwide Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) network. Thales will add ADS-B ground stations…
Business & GALufthansa Systems to Develop New Navigation Map Technology [Avionics Magazine 12-5-2016] Lufthansa Systems is currently developing dynamic navigation maps for its Lido/Navigation product line. The company expects to complete a fully dynamic map solution by 2019. Lufthansa Systems’…
Business & GATextron Makes Power System Selection for Denali Turboprop [Avionics Magazine 12-5-2016] Textron Aviation has selected Astronics to supply its Corepower induction starter generator system, electronic circuit breaker units, in addition to the 28 Volt DC Empower in-seat power supply, for…
ConnectivityHawaiian is Bringing Swiftbroadband-Safety to its A321s [Avionics Magazine 12-5-2016] After assessing its capabilities during a multi-year FAA-supervised technology evaluation, Hawaiian Airlines is adding Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) to its Airbus A321 new engine option (Neo) fleet. Inmarsat announced the…
CommercialAir Tanzania Orders $200 Million in Bombardier Commercial Aircraft Bombardier Q400. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Magazine 12-02-2016] The United Republic of Tanzania represented by the Tanzanian Government Flight Agency (TGFA) has signed firm purchase agreements for two Bombardier Commercial CS300 jetliners and…
MilitaryRockwell Collins Teams with Bluedrop Training for Joint Simulation Training Solutions Bluedrop cockpit training simulation. Photo: Bluedrop Training and Simulation [Avionics Magazine 12-02-2016] Rockwell Collins and Bluedrop Training and Simulation Inc. (BTSI) have signed an agreement that will allow the companies to jointly…