CommercialVIDEO: Boeing Showcases 737MAX Handling and Short-Field Takeoff at Oshkosh [Avionics Today 07-27-2016] Boeing has released its 2016 737 MAX Flight Demonstration video to kick off EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The video highlights the MAX’s handling characteristics, short field takeoff capability…
CommercialINTERVIEW: What Avionics is Etihad Airways Investing In? Etihad Airways has emerged in recent years as one of the world’s most prominent airlines. The carrier invests significantly in new aircraft and capability each year. Avionics recently caught up with Jeff…
CommercialCobham Satcom Wins Certification in China [Avionics Today 07-26-2016] The Cobham Satcom Aviator 300D system has received a Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate (VSTC) for installation aboard the Airbus A320 series. According…
CommercialJetBlue Bolsters Fleet with 30 More A321s JetBlue A321. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 07-26-2016] JetBlue Airways has amended its purchase agreement with Airbus to include an additional 15 Airbus A321ceo (current engine option) and 15 A321neo (new engine option)…
Business & GAGogo Business Aviation Expands Cockpit App Support for ATG 1000 Garmin Pilot app. Photo: Garmin [Avionics Today 07-26-2016] Gogo Business Aviation has added new cockpit and operational applications for use with its ATG 1000 In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) system, which is specifically aimed…
Business & GASolar Impulse 2 Completes Fuel-less Round-The-World Flight Solar Impulse 2 landing in Abu Dhabi on July 26, completing its world tour. Photo: Solar Impulse [Avionics Today 07-26-2016] Solar Impulse 2 (Si2), a zero-emission electric and solar airplane, capable of…
CommercialAirlines Increase Cybersecurity as IoT Broadens Connectivity [Avionics Today 07-26-2016] A new study by SITA reveals that airlines are increasing investments in new levels of connected technology, such as the Internet of Things (IoT). And, as more airlines begin…
CommercialNew RTCA Committee to Begin Work on Wireless Avionics MOPS [Avionics Today 07-25-2016] A new committee formed by the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) is preparing to develop a standard to define the future concept of operations for Wireless Avionics Intra-Communication…