Connectivity

Globalstar Seals Aero Connectivity Partnership with Avidyne

Jay Monroe, chairman and CEO, Globalstar (left) and Avidyne’s President and CEO, Dan Schwinn, sign new partnership agreement. Photo: Globalstar  [Avionics Today 02-24-2016] Globalstar has entered a strategic partnership with integrated avionics…

Business & GA

BA, GA Avionics Sales Drop to $2.4 Billion in 2015

The connected panel concept from Aspen Avionics. Photo: Aspen Avionics  [Avionics Today 02-24-2016] Global sales of business and general aviation avionics reached $2.4 billion in 2015, according to the 2015 year-end avionics…

ATM Modernization

5 Ways Airbus is Advancing Innovative Aircraft Technology Concepts

[Avionics Today 02-23-2016] Airbus’ onboard technology experts in Toulouse are constantly working to introduce avionics innovation and new technologies that help improve flight operational efficiency for their aircraft users. Recently, Airbus has…

Commercial

ViaSat Wins Contract for Connectivity on Qantas Domestic Fleet

Qantas has selected ViaSat as its connectivity provider for domestic flights. Photo: Qantas  [Avionics Today 02-23-2016] ViaSat has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with Qantas Airways, Australia's largest domestic and…

ATM Modernization

Tigerair to Upgrade 34 A320s with Rockwell Collins Satcoms

[Avionics Today 02-23-2016] Singapore-based Tigerair will be upgrading 34 Airbus A320 aircraft with the latest version of Rockwell Collins’ Iridium satellite communications system. The system provides flight crews with reliable long-range voice…

Commercial

American Airlines Drops Suit Against Gogo

American Airlines has withdrawn its legal dispute with IFC provider Gogo. Photo: Gogo  [Avionics Today 02-23-2016] Gogo announced on Feb. 22 that American Airlines has dismissed the declaratory judgment action it filed…

ATM Modernization

NATS, Lockheed Martin Collaborate on SESAR Technology

[Avionics Today 02-23-2016] NATS, the United Kingdom’s Air Navigation Surveillance Provider (ANSP), is relying on partnerships with companies across the aviation supply chain to implement its Air Traffic Management (ATM) modernization Single…