ATM ModernizationEurope Offers New Aviation Strategy [Avionics Today 12-07-2015] The European Commission has adopted a new aviation strategy for Europe, an initiative to boost the continent's economy, strengthen its industrial base and reinforce its global leadership position. These…
CommercialAmerican Airlines Claims Competitive Edge in Youthful Fleet American Airlines technician completing MRO work. Photo: American Airlines [Avionics Today 12-04-2015] Robert Isom, executive vice president and chief operating officer of American Airlines, believes the company’s fleet renewal policy, which aims…
Embedded AvionicsKRET to Upgrade Russia’s Tu-160 Strategic Bomber Avionics Russia’s Tu-160 strategic bomber. Photo: KRET [Avionics Today 12-04-2015] Russia’s Radio-Electronic Technologies Concern (KRET), a subsidiary of the state-run corporation Rostec, is building a new avionics system for Russia’s Tupolev Tu-160 strategic…
CommercialHeroux-Devtek Renews USAF Repair and Overhaul Contract The USAF C-130, included in the aircraft Heroux-Devtek will supply landing gear repair and overhaul. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 12-04-2015] Aerospace manufacturer Heroux-Devtek has renewed a long-term contract with the U.S. Air…
CommercialBoeing CEO Speaks on Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 12-04-2015] Boeing President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg issued the following statement on Dec.4, following congressional approval of legislation reauthorizing the U.S. Export-Import Bank for…
CommercialNew Aircraft, Systems Drive Next Generation Avionics Market [Avionics Today 12-04-2015] The global commercial aircraft next generation avionics market is anticipated to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.7 percent between 2014 and 2019, according to a…
ATM ModernizationPlay the Avionics News Quiz of December 4 We know the best way to get over those Thanksgiving-break blues! If you can’t be at home stuffing yourself with turkey, you can at least be stuffing your brain with the latest…
ATM ModernizationRLAT Project Cuts Lateral Separation Over North Atlantic in Half NATS and Nav Canada have introduced a project that reduces lateral separation in the North Atlantic Tracks. Photo: NATS [Avionics Today 12-03-2015] Aircraft flying over the North Atlantic can now be spaced closer…