MilitaryHow the U.S. Air Force Monitors 1 Million Cyber Attacks Per Day [Avionics Magazine 10-27-2016] The U.S. Air Force estimates there are more than 1 million cyber attacks on its network of more than 1 million airborne and ground-based networked computer systems on a…
CommercialElbit Systems SkyLens Now Flying on ATR 42/72 [Avionics Magazine 10-27-2016] Elbit Systems' SkyLens wearable head up display (HUD) has begun flights within its final configuration onboard the ATR 42/72 series aircraft. ATR is the launch customer for the SkyLens,…
CommercialWill Boeing Build a VTOL Passenger Plane? [Avionics Magazine 10-27-2016] A patent awarded to Boeing on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) could signal the Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) desire to build a…
CommercialKontron Cabin Wireless Access Point PMA Streamlines Commercial Uptake [Avionics Magazine 10-26-2016] The FAA has awarded Kontron’s Cab-n-Connect A100 Cabin Wireless Access Point (CWAP) its Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) supplement for multiple aircraft models including Boeing 737-700, 737-800, 767-200, 767-300, Airbus…
CommercialAirbus Taps Panasonic as Lead Supplier for High Bandwidth Connectivity Airbus A320 cabin. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Magazine 10-26-2016] Airbus has chosen Panasonic Avionics as lead supplier for High Bandwidth Connectivity (HBC) technology on its Airbus A320, A330 and A380 platforms. Panasonic’s Global…
Business & GASkywork Helo Gets New Enhanced Vision System Skywork’s Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3 has been outfitted with Astronics’ newly certified Max-Viz 1400 Enhanced Vision System. Photo: Skywork [Avionics Magazine 10-26-2016] An Airbus Helicopters AS350 B3 with New Zealand’s Skywork Helicopters…
CommercialCommercial Forecast Gets Revenue Bump in Boeing Q3 Report [Avionics Magazine 10-26-2016] Boeing’s banner third quarter resulted in raised forecasts as the company upped revenue earnings by $500 million to between $93.5 and $95.5 billion on higher commercial deliveries. The boost…
CommercialChina Eastern Chooses Rockwell Collins Avionics Rockwell Collins’ Paves seat-centric IFE to be installed on China Eastern Airlines aircraft along with a slew of avionics upgrades. Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Magazine 10-26-2016] Rockwell Collins’ will install its Paves…