MilitaryLeonardo-Finmecannica, Esterline to Supply Avionics for C-27J Spartan C-27J Spartan aircraft. Photo: Leonardo-Finmeccanica [Avionics Magazine 05-27-2016] Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Esterline CMC Electronics (CMC) have formed a new agreement for the supply of high-performance avionics systems for the C-27J Spartan fleet. Under…
ConnectivityNew Survey Shows Airlines Passengers Prefer Wi-Fi to Meals [Avionics Magazine 05-27-2016] A survey conducted by Inmarsat and GfK to provide insight on airline passenger travel preferences revealed that passengers now not only expect broadband services to be offered as standard…
ATM ModernizationSESAR Trials to Demonstrate Safe RPAS Integration Into Conventional Traffic Flare 2 experimental RPAS used for SESAR trials. Photo: SESAR JU [Avionics Magazine 05-27-2016] Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Air Traffic Management (ATM) Integration Demonstration (RAID) is conducting a flight trial campaign…
Business & GAGogo Business Aviation Expands Cloud Service in Europe Business jet passengers using Gogo. Photo: Gogo. [Avionics Magazine 05-27-2016] Gogo's business aviation division announced at this week's European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) that the company's Gogo Cloud wireless content…
ATM ModernizationSatcom Direct Looks to Fully Integrate Flight Operations Data Satcom Direct SD Pro. Photo: Satcom Direct [Avionics Today 05-26-2016] Satcom Direct has introduced a new product that aims to create a fully integrated flight operations management platform. SD Pro aggregates information…
MilitaryCanadian Air Force Selects ViaSat STT for CP-140 Aurora Canadian Royal Air Force Lockheed CP-140. Photo: Aldo Bidini [Avionics Today 05-26-2016] General Dynamics Mission Systems selected the ViaSat Small Tactical Terminal (STT) KOR-24A for use on the CP-140 Aurora aircraft, a…
Business & GAEmbraer E190-E2 Begins Certification Campaign E190 E2 cockpit, rendering. Photo: Embraer [Avionics Today 05-26-2016] The Embraer E190-E2 completed its maiden flight ahead of schedule. The flight was originally scheduled to take place during the second half of…
Business & GAEmpire Aviation Brings Connectivity Onboard with Honeywell’s GoDirect [Avionics Today 05-26-2016] Honeywell signed an agreement with Empire Aviation Group to provide its full suite of GoDirect connectivity services and products for the cabin and cockpit. The technologies, developed by Honeywell's…