Facebook has announced its first successful flight of the Aquila unmanned aerial vehicle, the company's solar-powered plane that aims to beam internet to remote parts of the world. The flight took place…
[Avionics Today 07-22-2016] Garmin and Jeppesen, a Boeing subsidary, recently announced an agreement to integrate Jeppesen terminal charts with the iOS-based Garmin Pilot app. The partnership combines capabilities from the two companies…
Southwest has canceled hundreds of flights after a technical glitch disrupted service. Photo: Southwest [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] As a result of technical issues with primary systems, Southwest Airlines canceled nearly 700 flights…
Photo: Adacel [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems and training company Adacel has signed a subcontract agreement with Enroute Computer Solutions (ECS) on the FAA's SE2025 Program. SE2025 is a…
A student testing the virtual reality tool at Western Michigan University. Photo: Western Michigan University [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] On July 25, Western Michigan University’s (WMU) College of Aviation and Extended University Programs…
F-16. Photo: Wikimedia [Avionics Today 07-21-2016] The U.S. government has awarded Astronics a contract to provide night-vision-compatible lighting systems for an undisclosed country’s fleet of F-16 aircraft. The award covers design and…
[Avionics Today 07-21-2016] Two major industry and regulatory announcements this week will have a significant impact on the global aviation industry's efforts to prevent runway-overrun incidents at commercial and general aviation airports.…
[Avionics Today 07-20-2016] Embraer's second generation E2 family of regional jets will usher in a new era for the Brazilian manufacturer. However, a major focus for Embraer as it prepares to…