Business & GA

Inmarsat Clears JetWave for GX Aviation Operations

[Avionics Magazine 08-24-2016] Inmarsat has issued Final Type Approval (FTA) for Honeywell Aerospace’s JetWave hardware, which enables broadband connectivity for aircraft under the new Global Xpress (GX) Aviation satellite network. Approval follows…

Business & GA

Gogo Biz Av Network Enables Third-Party Routers

[Avionics Today 08-23-2016] Gogo Business Aviation has enabled operators, dealers and installers to equip their aircraft with approved routers from third-party manufacturers on the Gogo Biz network. The move is part of…

Business & GA

Citation Longitude Completes Ground Engine Tests

Citation Longitude Engine run test. Photo: Textron [Avionics Today 08-23-2016] Cessna Aircraft Company’s Citation Longitude has completed initial ground engine tests of the aircraft’s Honeywell HTF7700L turbofan engines, paving the way for…

Commercial

Rio’s First Commercial A380 Flight Lands

First commercial A380 flight lands in Rio. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 08-23-2016] The first commercial A380 flight to Rio, Brazil has landed in RIOgaleao – Tom Jobim International Airport on Aug. 22.…