ATM ModernizationFAA Attributes Software Glitch to ERAM Upgrade FAA’s ERAM ATC computing system. Photo: FAA [Avionics Today 08-18-15] The FAA identified a recent software upgrade to Air Traffic Control’s (ATC) En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system at the Leesburg, Va.,…
ATM ModernizationSPAWAR Hands Out Contract Win to Serco to Support ATC Systems Photo: Serco [Avionics Today 08-18-15] Serco has received one of three awards on a new Multiple Award Contract (MAC) supporting Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) Systems Center (SSC) Atlantic with…
Business & GAAsian OEM Adds Star Navigation as Approved Vendor Diagram of the STAR-ADS service, included in the Asian OEM contract. Photo: Star Navigation [Avionics Today 08-18-15] Star Navigation Systems has become an approved vendor to a major Asian aircraft and avionics…
Business & GAAero Kinetics, GridMeNow Partner to Develop the ‘Uber’ of UAS [Avionics Today 08-18-15] Aero Kinetics and GridMeNow have announced a partnership to incorporate GridMeNow’s mobile, real-time tracking solutions into Aero Kinetics’ multi-rotor Vertical Takeoff and Land (VTOL) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). The…
ATM ModernizationConnectivity Creates New Operations Landscape for GEE [Avionics Today 08-18-2015] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) is looking to capitalize on connectivity in ways that will allow airlines to up operational efficiency by exploiting Big Data. GEE has jumpstarted a new…
ATM ModernizationUPDATE - ERAM Not the Cause of Major Flight Delays, FAA Says UPDATE: [Avionics Today 08-18-2015] - Please note, the FAA has released an updated statement indicating that it has discovered a recent software upgrade associated with the En Route Automation Modernization (ERAM) system was connected to…
ATM ModernizationLockheed Martin Delivers C-130J’s to US Air Force, Coast Guard [Avionics Today 08-17-2015] Crews from the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Coast Guard recently ferried two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from a Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta, Ga. An HC-130J assigned…
CommercialIndigo Firms Orders for 250 A320neo IndiGo A320. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 08-17-2015] India’s largest domestic airline by market share, IndiGo has firmed up last year’s commitment to order 250 A320neo Family aircraft. “This new order further reaffirms…