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…
Business & GARockwell Collins Releases 2016 Guidance, Anticipates Slow Bizjet Numbers [Avionics Today 09-18-2015] Rockwell Collins has announced guidance for fiscal year 2016. The company expects revenue between $5.3 billion and $5.4 billion and cash flow from operations of $700 million to $800…
Business & GABoeing to Build 747 Fuselage at Macon Facility Boeing 747 aircraft. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 09-18-2015] Boeing has announced that the fuselage panels for its 747 aircraft will be built at its Macon, Ga. facility beginning in 2018. Boeing will…
CommercialHawaiian Airlines Looks to Continue Growth [Avionics Today 09-18-2015] Hawaiian Airlines Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Shannon Okinawa outlined the island carrier’s fleet modernization strategy over the next several years during a presentation at the…