ATM Modernization

ICAO Makes Progress on Improving Global Flight Tracking

[Avionics Today 03-16-2016] The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has adopted new provisions designed to prevent the loss of commercial aircraft position reporting when an aircraft is experiencing distress or flying in…

Business & GA

Bombardier to Install SmartSky Networks 4G IFC Hardware

SmartSky 4G LTE Network rendering. Photo: Smartsky [Avionics Today 03-15-2016] Bombardier Business Aircraft will offer SmartSky 4G In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) network on in-service Bombardier Learjet, Challenger, and Global business aircraft over the…

ATM Modernization

Harris to Provide Advanced ATM Communication System to NATS

Ed Sayadian, president, Harris Mission Networks, with Martin Rolfe, CEO, NATS. Photo: NATS [Avionics Today 03-15-2016] Harris will provide NATS, the U.K.’s Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), with its cloud-based Voice Communications…

Commercial

Boeing 787-10 Begins Major Assembly

Boeing partner Kawasaki Heavy Industries began installing the circular frames into the midforward section of the 787-10 fuselage on March 14. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 03-15-2016] Major assembly of the first Boeing…

Commercial

Rockwell Collins Introduces Mobile Aircraft Turnaround Tool

Airline employee using Rockwell’s ARINC AirTQM tool. Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Today 03-15-2016] Rockwell Collins has introduced its ARINC AirTQM system, a real-time aircraft turnaround tool that aims to better manage aviation-related…