Business & GAJeppesen Offers Navigational Charts on New Mooney Aircraft [Avionics Today 07-28-2016] Through a new service agreement, Jeppesen, a Boeing subsidiary, and Mooney International have teamed to provide Jeppesen NavData and digital charts as part of the purchase process of new…
Business & GAEmbraer Unveils New Evolution of the Phenom 100 at Oshkosh Phenom 100EV. Photo: Embraer [Avionics Today 07-28-2016] At the EAA AirVenture Fly-In and Convention in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Embraer Executive Jets launched an evolution of its entry-level Phenom 100 business jet, the Phenom…
CommercialIFC Providers Look to Consolidation to Expand Networks Global Eagle has closed the acquisition of a maritime connectivity provider in order to expand coverage for IFC customers and explore new verticals. Photo: Business Wire [Avionics Today 07-28-2016] In-Flight Connectivity and…
CommercialChina Eastern Taps Rockwell Collins for Boeing 737 Iridium Satcom Solution A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-89P(WL) at Seoul Incheon International Airport. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. [Avionics Today 07-28-2016] China Eastern Airlines has selected Rockwell Collins’ Iridium Satcom aftermarket solution for its fleet of…
CommercialMalaysian Airlines Places $2.75 Billion Order for 737MAX 8s Malaysian Airlines next generation Boeing 737. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 07-27-2016] Malaysia Airlines has ordered 25 737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at $2.75 billion dollars at current list prices. The order, previously…
CommercialSkyWest, ExpressJet Extend Bombardier CRJ Maintenance Agreement SkyWest and Bombardier executives. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 07-27-2016] Bombardier Services has extended Heavy Maintenance Agreements with SkyWest carriers, including SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines, for a further 10 years. The agreements…
Business & GAAspen Looks to Interface PFDs with Autopilot [Avionics Today 07-27-2016] Certification is pending for Aspen Avionics to interface its Evolution 1000 Pro Primary Flight Display (PFD) with the System 55X autopilot by Genesys Aerosystems. The Standard Type Certificate (STC)…
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…