ATM ModernizationGulfstream G280 Software Upgrade Ups Performance Gulfstream G280. Photo: Gulfstream [Avionics Today 09-15-2015] An avionics software upgrade for the Gulfstream G280 resulting in improved aircraft performance is now available. The new PlaneView280 software, offered in conjunction with supplier…
Business & GABombardier’s Global 7000, 8000 Sees Progress Bombardier’s Global 7000 aircraft. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 09-15-2015] Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Global 7000 and Global 8000 aircraft program is making significant progress and has achieved major development milestones. The engines have…
CommercialAirbus in America: Airframer Inaugurates First US Facility Airbus has inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Mobile, Ala. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 09-15-2015] Airbus has launched its first U.S. facility in Mobile, Ala. The plant, which assembles the A319s, A320s and…
CommercialCobham Signs Launch Customer for 737 Next Generation Commercial Airlines ASM [Avionics Today 09-15-2015] Cobham has secured an unnamed launch customer for its new Air Separation Module (ASM) for 737 Next Generation (NG) commercial airlines. The ASM uses hollow fiber membranes to generate…
Business & GABrazil Certifies Bombardier’s Q400 Commercial Turboprop Bombardier’s Q400 aircraft. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 09-14-2015] The National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) has awarded type certification approval to Bombardier Commercial Aircraft’s 86-seat Q400 aircraft for operation in the…
ATM ModernizationSikorsky Selects Rockwell Collins Avionics for Combat Rescue Helicopters The U.S. Air Force Combat Rescue Helicopter for which Rockwell Collins will provide the avionics and mission equipment. Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Today 09-14-2015] Sikorsky has selected Rockwell Collins to provide avionics…
ATM ModernizationInmarsat, Airservices Australia Complete ADS-C Flight Tracking Assessment Inmarsat has proved aircraft tracking trials in line with ICAO recommendations. Photo: ICAO [Avionics Today 09-14-2015] Inmarsat has finalized an important safety evaluation alongside Airservices Australia, which assessed improved flight tracking services…
ATM ModernizationMandates Will Drive Commercial Avionics Sales, Report Says [Avionics Today 09-14-2015] The global commercial aircraft avionics system market will grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of just under 5 percent between 2015 and 2019, according to a new…