ATM ModernizationFAA, CACI Link to Tamp Down on Rising UAS Incidents Small UAS. Photo: jacinta lluch valero [Avionics Today 10-08-2015] A steep increase in reports of small, unmanned aircraft in close proximity to runways is presenting a new challenge for the FAA. In…
ATM ModernizationThales Systems Help Integrate ADS-B into WAM in Cambodia Cambodia. Photo: Thales [Avionics Today 10-08-2015] Thales has signed a contract to provide two Wide Area Multilateration (WAM) systems for the Terminal Maneuvering Area of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh airports in…
CommercialL-3 to Missionize C-130J’s for US Coast Guard C-130J. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 10-08-2015] The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded L-3 Communications a $30 million contract to missionize two C-130J aircraft using a next-generation mission system suite. Under the five-year…
ATM ModernizationIAA Selects Saab DMAN to Increase Efficiency in Face of Rapid Growth Dublin Airport. Photo: Wikimedia [Avionics Today 10-08-2015] The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has selected defense and security company Saab to deploy its Aerobahn Departure Manager (DMAN) at Dublin International Airport to improve…
Business & GAIs the CSeries Doomed? Bombardier Approaches Airbus to Sell Stake [Avionics Today 10-08-2015] The final days before entry into service for Bombardier’s prized CSeries jetliner may be the final days for the program at all. Airbus and Bombardier both released statements yesterday…
Business & GAInmarsat Signs Cobham Satcom to Design Terminal for European Aviation Network Rendering of Inmarsat’s European Aviation Network. Photo: Inmarsat [Avionics Today 10-07-2015] Inmarsat has inked a contract with Cobham Satcom, who will design and produce an advanced Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) terminal for…
CommercialRockwell Collins Introduces Enhanced ARINC AirVue FIDS [Avionics Today 10-07-2015] Rockwell Collins has rolled out a series of enhancements to its ARINC AirVue Flight Information Display System (FIDS). The company claims these changes will make it easier for airports to…
Business & GAGE Sells off Aircraft Assets to Global Jet Capital Photo: GE [Avionics Today 10-07-2015] Global Jet Capital, a company that leases large-cabin, long-range private jets, has signed an agreement to purchase approximately $2.5 billion in net assets from GE Capital's Corporate…