ATM ModernizationMDA Inks $50 Million Contract with US Air Force [Avionics Today 07-01-2015] MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has signed an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide the United States Air Force (USAF) with a high-precision flight path safety system that…
Business & GAHarris Realigns Business Segments Following Exelis Acquisition [Avionics Today 07-01-2015] Harris Corporation will reorganize its business segments following the company’s recent acquisition of Exelis. Photo: Harris Effective the beginning of fiscal 2016, July 4, the company will be organized…
Business & GA2Ku the Linchpin of Gogo’s Global Expansion [Avionics Today 07-01-2015] Gogo is optimistic it will stay on top of the In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) market with its satellite-enabled 2Ku capability raising the ante for global connectivity. Speaking at the Nasdaq…
Business & GAEASA Approves Aspen Avionics PFD for Bell Helicopters [Avionics Today 06-30-2015] The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved installation of Aspen Avionics EFD1000H Primary Flight Display (PFD) into Bell and Bell/Agusta 206 models under an EASA Supplemental Type Certificate…
Business & GAElement to Acquire GE Capital’s Fleet Operations in US, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 06-30-2015] North American fleet management and equipment finance company Element Financial Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GE Capital's remaining North American fleet management operations…
ATM ModernizationEuropean Commission to Evaluate SESAR Deployment Program [Avionics Today 06-30-2015] The Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) Deployment Manager (SDM), an alliance of 11 European Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), 25 airports and four airlines, has delivered the SESAR…
CommercialVietnam Airlines Becomes World’s Second A350 XWB Operator Vietnam Airlines A350 XWB. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 06-30-2015] Vietnam Airlines has become the second airline in the world to operate the Airbus A350 XWB, following Qatar Airways. Airbus delivered the A350-900…
ATM ModernizationEurocontrol, IATA Endeavor to Improve African AIS Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 06-30-2015] Eurocontrol and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have signed an agreement to support African States that are part of ICAO AFI Region and their Air Navigation…
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