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American Airlines has withdrawn its legal dispute with IFC provider Gogo.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…

Commercial

BOC Aviation Equips 737 with Rockwell Collins Avionics

Rockwell Collins WXR-2100 MultiScan ThreatTrack weather radar. Photo: BOC Aviation [Avionics Today 02-22-2016] BOC Aviation will feature Rockwell Collins’ advanced avionics on next-generation Boeing 737 aircraft that begin delivery later this year.…

Business & GA

Gulfstream’s Fourth G500 Takes Flight

Gulfstream’s G500 test aircraft. Photo: Gulfstream [Avionics Today 02-22-2016] Gulfstream Aerospace’s fourth Gulfstream G500 test aircraft, T4, has completed its first flight and officially joined the G500 flight-test program. T4’s first flight…