ATM Modernization

NATS New VCS System Will Support SESAR ATM Upgrades

[Avionics Today 05-04-2016] In a move that will enable current and future Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) initiatives, NATS, the U.K. Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), has contracted Harris to update…

Commercial

GoAir Equips with Honeywell APUs, Flight Recorders

India’s GoAir will equip with Honeywell APUs and flight recorders. Photo: Ankit khare, Wikimedia [Avionics Today 04-04-2016] GoAir will install Honeywell Aerospace’s 131-9A Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for the Indian airline’s fleet…

Commercial

Immfly, Kontron Implement Wireless IFE on Iberia Express

An Iberia Express Airbus A320 at Vigo-Peinador Airport. Photo: Bene Riobó, Wikimedia [Avionics Today 04-04-2016] In-flight digital solutions provider Immfly has successfully qualified Kontron’s advanced airborne server and Cabin Wireless Access Point…

Commercial

Alaska to Purchase Virgin America for $2.6 Billion

[Avionics Today 04-04-2106] Alaska Air Group has announced a plan to acquire Virgin America for $2.6 billion, merging the California-based airline with its existing company Alaska Airlines. Under the proposed acquisition, which…

Business & GA

Avidyne Adds Synthetic Vision Views to GPS FMS Series

Avidyne IFD540 GPS FMS for GA aircraft. Photo: Avidyne [Avionics Today 04-04-2016] Avidyne is making Synthetic Vision System (SVS) views available on every version of the company’s IFD-series GPS Flight Management Systems…