Business & GA

Praxair, GE form Joint Venture for GE9X and LEAP Engines

[Avionics Today 01-22-2016] GE Aviation and Praxair Surface Technologies have entered into a definitive agreement to form a joint venture for the development, support and application of specialized coatings tailored for GE…

Commercial

United to Invest $1.7 Billion in Fleet in 2016

[Avionics Today 01-21-2016] United Airlines expects to invest $1.7 billion into its commercial aircraft fleet in 2016, the airlines' executives told analysts and journalists during its 2015 fourth quarter earnings call on…

Business & GA

Honeywell’s GX Aviation Hardware Approved for Boeing 757

JetWave Hardware for GX Aviation installation on Honeywell Boeing 757 test aircraft. Photo: Honeywell [Avionics Today 01-21-2016] Honeywell Aerospace's JetWave wireless In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) system has received U.S. FAA approval for the Boeing…

Business & GA

Textron Expands MRO Reach with Able Aerospace Acquisition

[Avionics Today 01-21-2016] Textron Aviation has completed the acquisition of Able Engineering & Component Services and Able Aerospace, an Arizona-based Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul company. Able provides component repairs, component exchanges and…

Business & GA

Inmarsat Expands Asia Pacific Presence

Opening of Inmarsat’s Singapore office. Photo: Inmarsat [Avionics Today 01-21-2016] Inmarsat has opened a new Singapore office, which is the company’s largest facility in Asia Pacific region. The new facility will expand…