Embedded AvionicsGeneral Dynamics Delivers FACE Software Upgrade to NAVAIR’s AV-8B Harrier II Two NAVAIR AV-8B Harrier II aircraft. Photo: General Dynamics [Avionics Today 05-26-2015] General Dynamics Mission Systems' Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) team has delivered the third software release to the U.S. Naval…
ATM ModernizationChina Eastern, Shangdong Demonstrate GBAS at Pudong [Avionics Today 05-26-2015] China's Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) has unlocked a new capability for reducing delays and increasing efficiency at the country's most congested airports that could be ready for live operational…
ATM ModernizationFAA Eases COA Operations on UAS Test Sites Unmanned aircraft system. Photo: FAA [Avionics Today 05-22-2015] The FAA has made it simpler for the six Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test sites to conduct research by giving them “blanket” authorizations to…
Business & GAHBM Data Acquisition System Ideal for Avionics Testing HBM GEN7tA transient recorder and data acquisition system. Photo: HBM [Avionics Today 05-22-2015] HBM, a manufacturer of data acquisition systems, analysis and calibration software, has introduced the new HBM GEN7tA transient recorder…
CommercialBoeing-Upgrade French AWACS Take to the Skies with IOC A French AWACS aircraft patrols the skies as part of a routine mission. The French AWACS fleet is in the midst of the Mid-Life Upgrade that modernizes the capabilities on board. Photo:…
CommercialA320neo with LEAP 1A Engines Makes Maiden Flight A320neo with LEAP-1A engines. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 05-22-2015] The first A320neo equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A engines completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France earlier this week. The flight lasted 4…
ATM ModernizationFlightAware Targets Remote Markets to Expand Global Flight Tracking Innovation [Avionics Today 05-22-2015] FlightAware is continuing to expand the capabilities of its global flight tracking and flight data technology, launching a new network for tracking non-ADS-B-equipped aircraft at the 2015 European Business…
CommercialGEE Brings IFE to Avianca Airlines IFE systems on board an Avianca Airbus A330. Photo: Javier Franco (Wikipedia) [Avionics Today 05-21-15] Avianca Holdings has selected Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) to provide the In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) service onboard its…