ATM ModernizationRockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion II Upgrade Approved for King Air Pro Line Fusion for King Air turboprops. Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Today 02-02-2016] The FAA has granted Rockwell Collins a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade for…
Business & GAEmbraer Launches Legacy 500 in China with Jackie Chan [Avionics Today 02-02-2016] Embraer has delivered its first Legacy 500 business jet in China to movie star Jackie Chan. The Legacy 500 was granted Validation of Type Certificate from the Civil Aviation…
CommercialJet Airways Connects with GEE IFE, Streaming Connectivity Photo: Jet Airways [Avionics Today 02-02-2016] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) has partnered with India's Jet Airways to provide In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) streaming service and Ku-band based Internet connectivity aboard the global airline's…
CommercialMark Van Tine to Step Down as Boeing VP of Digital Aviation Mark Van Tine, current Boeing VP of digital aviation, set to step down in June 2016. Photo: Jeppesen [Avionics Today 02-02-2016] Kevin Crowley will succeed Mark Van Tine as Jeppesen chief executive…
ATM ModernizationHow Many Planes Will Iran Need? [Avionics Today 02-02-2016] Just two weeks after the United States and Europe lifted sanctions on Iran prohibiting the sale of aircraft and parts, the country is making moves to revamp its aging…
CommercialANA and Panasonic Avionics Ink Broadband, Live TV Partnership [Avionics Today 02-01-2016] All Nippon Airways has partnered with Panasonic Avionics to launch ANA SKY Live TV and broadband Internet services on domestic aircraft that fly routes across Japan. ANA Passenger…
Business & GAHoneywell Reports Strong Aerospace Finish to 2015 [Avionics Today 02-01-2016] Honeywell CEO Dave Cote told analysts and reporters during the company's 2015 earnings call Jan. 29 that the aerospace segment is in a prime position to capture lucrative opportunities…
Editor's NoteRotorcraft Market and the Challenges of Modernization Heli-Expo, one of the “must-attend” events for anyone interested in the rotorcraft industry, is just around the corner. In this edition of Avionics, our Associate Editor Woodrow Bellamy III takes a closer…