Military

Lockheed Martin Rolls Out First Israeli F-35

[Avionics Magazine 06-23-2016] Lockheed Martin marked a major production milestone this week with the rollout of the first Israeli Air Force F-35A Lightning II, known as the "Adir," which means "Mighty One"…

Commercial

Embraer Announces John Slattery as New Commercial CEO

[Avionics Magazine 06-22-2016] Embraer has announced John Slattery will be the President and CEO for its commercial aviation business unit, effective July 1.     Embraer's second generation E-jet, the E2, recently…

ATM Modernization

NATS Launches New AFPEx Lite service

[Avionics Magazine 06-22-2016] U.K. Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) NATS has introduced AFPEX Lite, which provides a way for small General Aviation (GA) airfields to file and receive flight plans. The new…

ATM Modernization

NavWorx Announces ADS-B Price Drop

[Avionics Magazine 06-22-2016] NavWorx has announced a price drop on its Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast Out (ADS-B Out) offerings. Among the company's offerings included is the ADS600-B, a certified Universal Access Transceiver…

Business & GA

Universal to Upgrade Royal Flight S-76Bs

[Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] Universal Avionics is providing advanced avionics for two Sikorsky S-76B helicopters operated by His Majesty the Sultan of Johor’s Royal Flight. The upgraded glass cockpit includes the installation of…

Commercial

FAA Finalizes Commercial UAS Part 107 Rules

[Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] The FAA has finalized its first operational rules regulating the commercial operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). According to a statement from the administration, the new rules will…

Business & GA

Viking Acquires Bombardier Amphibious Aircraft Program

[Avionics Magazine 06-21-2016] Bombardier has reached a definitive agreement for the sale of its Amphibious Aircraft program to British Columbia-based Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Viking Air Limited. Under the agreement, Viking Air…