ATM Modernization

FAA Plans 109 New Procedures for SoCal Metroplex

[Avionics Today 06-23-2015] The FAA is planning to introduce 109 new satellite-based aircraft navigation procedures into the Southern California Metroplex. Under the ongoing rollout of NextGen, the procedures are designed to allow…

ATM Modernization

Centaur Flies Unmanned at New York UAS Test Site

[Avionics Today 06-22-2015] Aurora Flight Sciences' optionally piloted Centaur aircraft completed multiple unmanned flights from the Grifiss International Airport in Rome, N.Y., last week. The flights were the first to feature a…

ATM Modernization

Thales, Air France Ink Agreement for New EFB Software

[Avionics Today 06-22-2015] Thales has partnered with Air France to develop and launch its new generation Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) application suite. The airline has signed on to help develop the solution…

Commercial

LOT Cyber Attack Grounds Flights

LOT aircraft. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 06-22-2015] Polish airline LOT reported an IT attack yesterday that affected the airline’s ground operation systems and grounded an estimated 10 aircraft. The attack left LOT…

Business & GA

Gulfstream SDR Ups Connectivity on G550, G450

Satcom Direct Router. Photo: Gulfstream [Avionics Today 06-22-2015] The FAA has approved installation of the next-generation Satcom Direct Router (SDR) for Gulfstream Aerospace, an enhancement that aims to simplify cabin communications on…

Commercial

Air Caraibes Chooses Thales for A350 XWB IFE, IFC

Air Caraibes A350 XWB rendering. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 06-19-2015] Air Caraibes has selected Thales to supply the Avant In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) solutions for their new fleet of six A350…

ATM Modernization

FAA and EU Sign LOI to Harmonize NextGen, SESAR

Diagram of NextGen. Photo: FAA [Avionics Today 06-19-2015] The FAA and the European Union (EU) have announced their intention to extend and expand their cooperative work toward providing seamless air traffic services…