CommercialUnited Bids to Fly 787 to Xi’an China United Airlines 787. Photo: Kris Trexler [Avionics Today 09-22-2015] United Airlines has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for authority to begin seasonal nonstop service between the airline's San Francisco…
ATM ModernizationRohde & Schwarz Delivers VOIP to Moroccan ATC Rohde & Schwarz has launched a VIOP solution in Morocco. Photo: Rohde & Schwarz [Avionics Today 09-22-2015] Rohde & Schwarz has delivered a media gateway solution to Morocco’s national airports authority, Office…
Business & GAMade in the USA: Airbus’ New Facility to Strengthen Global Stance [Avionics Today 09-22-2015] Airbus inaugurated operations at is first U.S. manufacturing facility in Mobile, Ala. last week in a move that is likely to strengthen the company both financially and competitively. The…
ATM ModernizationFAA Reauthorization: Q&A with AIA’s VP of Civil Aviation [Avionics Magazine 09-21-2015] At the end of September, federal funding for the U.S. aviation system in the form of the FAA 2012 Federal Modernization Reform Act (FMRA) is set to run out.…
Business & GAHoneywell Approved on Embraer Legacy 450 Embraer Legacy 450. Photo: Embraer [Avionics Today 09-21-2015] The FAA and EASA have certified a number of Honeywell Aerospace products as part of Embraer’s newest mid-light executive jet, the Legacy 450. Honeywell…
Business & GAFAA Funds Airport Improvement to Protect Against Runway Incursions [Avionics Today 09-21-2015] The FAA has provided $11 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funds to eight airports that have risk factors for runway incursions. In June, the FAA unveiled the Runway…
ATM ModernizationInmarsat, Deutsche Telekom Ink Agreement to Launch European Hybrid IFC Network [Avionics Today 09-21-2015] Deutsche Telekom and Inmarsat have announced a strategic partnership to deliver connectivity across Europe’s aviation industry. A new combined LTE-based ground network and satellite network delivers travelers in Europe…
Embedded AvionicsNAWCAD Selects CACI for Continued Aircraft Communications Solutions [Avionics Today 09-21-2015] CACI International has been awarded a $63.5 million bridge contract by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) to continue its support for NAWCAD’s Special Communications Mission Solutions…