ATM Modernization

Shuster Introduces Bill to Spin Off ATC from Federal Government

Introduced legislation proposes a privatized ATC system. Photo: U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee [Avionics Today 02-03-2016] Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Frank LoBiondo on Feb. 3…

Commercial

US Air Force Awards AAMSI IFF Transponder Contract

B-2 Spirit Bomber set for FFI transponder upgrades. Photo: Wikimedia [Avionics Today 02-03-2016] The U.S. Air Force has awarded Associated Aircraft Manufacturing and Sales (AAMSI) a prime contract to service and repair…

Business & GA

Embraer 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…

Commercial

Jet 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…

ATM Modernization

How 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…