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ATM Modernization

FedEx Looks to Fleet Renewal, Avionics Modernization

[Avionics Today 09-01-2015] Cargo airline FedEx Express, which operates the world’s fourth largest fleet, has its eyes on major fleet modernization initiatives to introduce newer, more operationally efficient aircraft into the fleet.…

Embedded Avionics

Cree Wins US Air Force Semiconductor Contract for F-35

A-Variant (CTOL) LRIP F-35 aircraft. Photo: JSF [Avionics Today 09-01-2015] The U.S. Air Force has awarded a follow-on contract of $4.1 million to Cree, a wide-bandgap semiconductor electronics company. The new funding…

Embedded Avionics

Boeing to Build Poseidon P-8As for Australia, US Navy

Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 08-31-2015] Boeing will provide the first P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft for Australia and additional P-8As for the U.S. Navy following a $1.49 billion…

Business & GA

FAA Certifies Embraer’s Legacy 450

Embraer’s Legacy 450 business jet received FAA certification. Photo: Embraer [Avionics Today 08-31-2015] Embraer Executive Jets’ new Legacy 450 business jet has received type certification from the FAA. The approval comes a…