Embedded AvionicsExelis Demonstrates Networking Tech Enhancements for US Army Airborne Radio Exelis Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) in a cockpit. Photo: Exelis [Avionics Today 04-02-2015] Exelis demonstrated a network deployment based on new capability enhancements to the Single Channel Ground…
Business & GAAVIC Looks to Up Global Push with Align Aerospace Acquisition [Avionics Today 04-02-2015] AVIC International has acquired Align Aerospace in an effort to expand its commercial aerospace services portfolio. Headquartered in Chatsworth, Calif., Align provides supply chain services for the aerospace industry…
CommercialEASA Certifies Airbus 242-Ton Maximum Take-Off Weight A330-300 Variant The Airbus 242-ton maximum take-off weight A330-300 variant. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 04-02-2015] Airbus’ first 242-ton maximum takeoff weight A330-300 has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification. The company expects subsequent…
CommercialInvestigators Locate Germanwings Flight Data Recorder The crash site of Germanwings flight 9525. Photo: BEA [Avionics Today 04-02-2015] French investigators have located the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) from the Germanwings A320 passenger flight, which crashed in the French…
Editor's NoteAvionics Industry More Active than Ever In this edition of Avionics Magazine, we aim to help you navigate the current state of the commercial airline industry. We talk to influencers from Aeromexico, Emirates and Southwest, among others, to…
Editor's NoteCockpit InfoSecurity Threats Aircraft systems are becoming ever more connected to the outside world. While the Boeing 787, the Airbus 380 and the Airbus 350 are touted as e-Enabled, older models are rushing to catch…
Editor's NoteUpgrade or Replace: Airline Influencers Examine Potential ROI Boeing unveils Southwest Airlines’ first 737-800. Photo: Stephen M. Keller, Southwest Airlines 2012. There are plenty of reasons for an airline to keep its aircraft as up to date as possible. “A…
Editor's NoteNextGen for General Aviation: Addressing Cost, Modernizing and Improving Safety The 2020 Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) mandate remains the central issue for General Aviation (GA). The government is currently working with the industry to address the cost of equipage, while also ensuring…