Business & GAGore, Kontron Collaborate on IFEC [Avionics Today 09-25-2015] W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) and Kontron, a manufacturer of embedded computer modules, boards and systems, have announced they will work together to meet the growing demands for…
CommercialBoeing Cuts Ribbon on South Carolina R&D Center Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 09-25-2015] Boeing cut the ribbon on its South Carolina research and technology center yesterday, which is devoted to current and next-generation technology development. Boeing’s Research & Technology (BR&T)-South…
CommercialAirbus’ First A350-1000 Takes Shape Build-up of the first A350-1000 began in Hamburg and Saint-Nazaire (shown here) with the assembly start of the first fuselage major components. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 09-25-2015] Airbus’ first A350-1000 is taking…
ATM ModernizationSES Wins Contract to Support FAA WAAS A digital representation of the Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS). Photo: FAA [Avionics Today 09-25-2015] Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems has selected SES Government Solutions (SES GS) to build two GEO Uplink Subsystem…
ATM ModernizationADS-C Makes Increased Flight Tracking a ‘Non-Issue’ for Airlines [Avionics Today 09-25-2015] Inmarsat, alongside Airservices Australia, recently proved that Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Contract (ADS-C) technology can satisfy the 15-minute aircraft tracking recommendation set out by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during…
Business & GATechSAT, Ideal Aerosmith Ink Partnership Ideal Aerosmith employee. Photo: Grand Forks Region EDC [Avionics Today 09-24-2015] TechSAT GmbH has formed a partnership by executing a strategic teaming agreement with Ideal Aerosmith, a total test solutions integration company…
Embedded AvionicsUSAF SIL Integrate Salvaged Cockpit Parts into C-5 Hardware, Software Testing Lockheed C-5 Galaxy aircraft. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 09-24-2015] The C-5 System Integration Lab (SIL) at the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Robins Air Force Base (AFB) has been preparing to accommodate upcoming…
Business & GABBA Aviation Makes Move to Acquire Landmark BBA Aviation Signature aircraft. Photo: BBA Aviation [Avionics Today 09-24-2015] BBA Aviation has entered a $2-billion stock purchase agreement to acquire Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) Landmark Aviation from investment fund manager Carlyle Group. BBA…
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