ATM ModernizationAireon ADS-B Payload Installed on Iridium Satellite, Moves Closer to Global Aircraft Tracking Aireon global space-based ADS-B diagram. Photo: Aireon [Avionics Today 06-01-2015] Iridium Communications has completed the first successful integration of the Aireon payload on an Iridium Next satellite. This is a key technical…
ATM ModernizationEurocontrol, A6 Alliance Come Together to Bolster ATM Communications Infrastructure The A6 Alliance of Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) and Eurocontrol are collaborating to define the provision of the New Pan-European Network Services (NewPENS). Photo: Eurocontrol [Avionics Today 06-01-2015] The A6 Alliance…
Business & GANetJets Opts for New Leadership Lineup Photo: NetJets (Instagram) [Avionics Today 06-01-2015] NetJets has announced a new leadership lineup. Effective immediately, Adam Johnson has assumed the roles of chairman and chief executive officer and Bill Noe has been…
ATM ModernizationInfrastructure, Cost and Safety Culture: AfBAA Sets out to Tackle Business Aviation in Africa AfBAA is looking to overcome issues with infrastructure and safety to bolster business aviation in Africa. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 05-29-2015] African aviation has, for years, been plagued with a lack of…
ATM ModernizationHarris Completes Exelis Acquisition Photo: Exelis [Avionics Today 05-29-2015] Harris Corporation has completed its previously announced acquisition of Exelis. As of today, Harris shareholders own 85 percent of the combined company and Exelis shareholders own 15…
Business & GARockwell Collins to Provide Avionics Support to Canadian CH-147F’s Royal Canadian Air Force CH-147F Chinook. Photo: RCAF [Avionics Today 05-29-2015] Boeing has awarded Rockwell Collins a contract to provide avionics service and support for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) fleet…
ATM ModernizationAirbus Delivers Delta 242-Ton MTOW A330 Royal Navy Merlin Mark 2. Photo: Royal Navy [Avionics Today 05-29-2015] Airbus has delivered the first 242-ton Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) variant of the A330-300 to Delta Air Lines. The Atlanta, Ga.-based…
Embedded AvionicsThales Upgrades Royal Navy’s Merlins with New Surveillance System Royal Navy Merlin Mark 2. Photo: Royal Navy [Avionics Today 05-29-2015] Lockheed Martin, which act as the United Kingdom Ministry of Defense’s prime contractor for the Merlin helicopter, has selected a new…