Embedded AvionicsULA Launches Satellite to Improve US Air Force Aviation GPS Launch of the Atlas V rocket carrying the GPS 11F-11 satellite for the U.S. Air Force. Photo: United Launch Alliance [Avionics Today 11-02-2015] United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully launched the U.S. Air…
ATM ModernizationPlay the Avionics News Quiz of October 30 Are you terrified of getting a less-than-perfect score? Then this quiz should be just the thing to get you in the Halloween spirit. If you’re not too busy beefing up your zombie…
Business & GAFAA Announces UAS Registration Task Force Unmanned aircraft system. Photo: FAA [Avionics Today 10-30-2015] FAA Administrator Michael Huerta has released the names of members of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force announced earlier this month. Earl…
MilitaryLockheed Names New F-35 Program Leader Jeff Babione, newly appointed executive vice president and general manager of the F-35 program. Photo: Lockheed Martin [Avionics Today 10-30-2015] Jeff Babione has been named the executive vice president and general manager…
Business & GASatcom Direct Enables Inmarsat High Data Rate Service Satcom Direct has enabled HDR service through it’s router. Photo: Satcom Direct [Avionics Today 10-30-2015] Satcom Direct has enabled High Data Rate (HDR) service for Inmarsat SwiftBroadband customers, providing a faster and…
Business & GARockwell Collins Avionics Wins Help Boost Earnings [Avionics Today 10-30-2015] Rockwell Collins reported fiscal year 2015 sales at $5.24 billion, a 5 percent increase from fiscal year 2014. Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations totaled $749 million…
Business & GAJetcraft Forecast Expects 10-Year Demand for 8,775 Business Jets [Avionics Today 10-30-2015] A new report released by aircraft acquisition services/brokerage company Jetcraft foresees a $271.1 billion 10-year outlook for 8,775 business jets through 2024. The forecast also predicts a $7 billion…
CommercialCAS Orders 100-Plus Airbus Aircraft Airbus A330. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 10-29-2015] China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with Airbus for the acquisition of 30 A330 family aircraft and 100…