ConnectivityGogo New Open Architecture Modem Ready for HTS, LEO Satellite Connectivity [Avionics Today 03-01-2016] Gogo will upgrade its satellite modem for use with its next generation 2Ku and Ku satellite technologies. The modem will begin flight testing on Gogo's Boeing 737 test lab…
Business & GAFirst US Finmeccannica AW189 Flies with Rockwell Collins Avionics Finmeccanica AW189 helicopter. Photo: Finmeccanica [Avionics Today 03-01-2016] Era Group, a helicopter transport operator based in the United States, has taken delivery of its first two Finmeccanica AW189 heavy helicopters fitted with…
ATM ModernizationMDHI MD 902 Achieves First Flight with Universal Avionics Integrated Flight Deck Universal Avionics integrated flight deck in the MDHI MD 902. Photo: Universal Avionics [Avionics Today 03-01-2016] MD Helicopters (MDHI) MD 902 Explorer with the InSight Integrated Flight Deck has completed its first…
Business & GA2016 Rotorcraft Delivery Outlook Down Slightly, Sets Up Strong Aftermarket [Avionics Today 02-29-2016] Civilian helicopter deliveries are expected to reach between 4,300 and 4,800 over the next five years, according to the 2016 global rotorcraft forecast Honeywell Aerospace released ahead of Helicopter…
MilitaryBoeing Forgoes Further Action Against LSR-B Contract Award Artist rendering of the new Northrop Grumman-built LSR-B. Photo: US Air Force [Avionics Today 02-29-2016] Boeing and Lockheed Martin have announced the companies will forgo any further action in protest of the…
CommercialHarris Sells Aerostructures Business to Albany International Employee working on aircraft wing tip. Photo: Exelis [Avionics Today 02-29-2016] Albany International will acquire Harris Corp.’s Aerostructures business for an enterprise value of $210 million, the two companies announced on Feb.…
Business & GAFlightcell to Use Aspen Avionics CGS for In-flight Cellular and Satellite Wi-Fi Flightcell DZMx. Photo: Aspen Avionics [Avionics Today 02-29-2016] Flightcell International will use a proprietary version of Aspen Avionics’ CG-100 Connected Gateway System (CGS) to enable pilots and passengers of both fixed-wing and…
Business & GAJeppesen Releases iOS 9, Windows 10-Compliant FliteDeck Pro EFB Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro EFB. Photo: Jeppesen [Avionics Today 02-29-2016] Jeppesen has released a version of its FliteDeck Pro Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solution that is compliant with iOS 9 and Windows 10…