Commercial

Play the Avionics News Quiz of February 26  

Connectivity, connectivity, connectivity. All the news this week seems to be about major deals concerning in-flight Internet. In the spirit of this week’s Internet wins for the flying community at large, we…

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…