Embedded Avionics

DO-178C Training, Best Practices Sees Increased Demand

[Avionics Today 09-23-2016] Developing software that can be certified and used for critical functions in today's aircraft is an extremely difficult task, with engineers constantly facing challenges related to cost, schedule, risk,…

Commercial

BAE Provides US Air Force with Avionics Upgrade Kits

[Avionics Magazine 09-23-2016] The U.S. Air Force has chosen BAE Systems Information and Electronic to provide Improved Avionics Intermediate Shop (IAIS) midlife upgrade kits through a $12 million contract. BAE will deliver…

Commercial

ANA Orders New L3 A320 FFS

ANA A320. Photo: Wikimedia [Avionics Magazine 09-23-2016] A new A320 Full Flight Simulator (FFS) will arrive at All Nippon Airways (ANA) in September 2017, built and delivered by L-3 Communications Commercial Training…

ATM Modernization

EASA Publishes Proposed Changes to Air Traffic Services

Photo: EASA [Avionics Magazine 09-23-2016] EASA has published its Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2016-09 Requirements for Air Traffic Services with the objective to harmonize the provision of essential air navigation services…

Commercial

Denver Airport Delves into Panasonic Avionics Weather Forecasting

Denver International Airport. Photo: Panasonic Avionics [Avionics Today 09-22-2016] Panasonic Avionics’ weather division is providing ground operations weather forecasting to Denver International Airport. The company's Forecasting Center of Excellence (FCoE) provides station-based…