ATM ModernizationIceland, Aireon to Evaluate ADS-B for Polar Airspace Icelandic airport. Photo: Isavia [Avionics Today 06-25-2015] Aireon has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Icelandic Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP), Isavia to explore the implementation of space-based Automatic…
ATM ModernizationCAA Looks to Cut Airspace Infringements in Hotspots Across UK [Avionics Today 06-25-2015] The United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is looking to cut the number of serious airspace infringements at six of the highest risk air traffic zones in the U.K…
Business & GABoeing Cuts Production on the 747-8 Freighter Boeing 747-8 aircraft being loaded with cargo. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 06-25-2015] Boeing has confirmed that, beginning March 2016, the manufacturer will reduce the 747-8 production rate from 1.3 airplanes per month…
CommercialBoeing Completes C-17 Training Network Build Out C-17 training at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 06-25-2015] Boeing has delivered the 28th C-17 Globemaster III aircrew training simulator to the U.S. Air Force, completing the services’…
CommercialNetwork Security Program Proposed to Improve Aircraft Cyber Security [Avionics Today 06-25-2015] Under a new draft Advisory Circular (AC), the FAA has proposed a set of requirements for airspace users to create an Airborne Network Security Program (ANSP). The AC lays…
Business & GACobham AvComm Partners with Nextec Global [Avionics Today 06-25-2015] Cobham AvComm, formerly a division of Aeroflex and manufacturer of advanced test solutions, has selected Nextec Global as a channel partner for the United States, Latin America and other…
Business & GATeradyne Acquires Universal Robots [Avionics Today 06-25-2015] Teradyne, a supplier of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and system test solutions, has completed the acquisition of Universal Robots, a supplier of collaborative robots that work side-by-side with production…
Business & GADennis Muilenburg Tapped as Next Boeing CEO Dennis A. Muilenburg, Boeing president and chief executive officer effective July 1. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 06-24-2015] The Boeing board of directors has elected Dennis A. Muilenburg to replace Jim McNerney Jr.…