CommercialGogo Introduces Crew Messaging Service to Streamline Onboard Operations Flight attendant using tablet. Photo: Emirates [Avionics Today 04-14-2015] Gogo has launched its crew messaging service: Crew Connect for Airline Operational Services. The new application-based service is a dynamic messaging platform that…
Business & GAHoneywell, Inmarsat, Kymeta Partner to Design Smaller, Faster IFC Antenna [Avionics Today 04-14-2015] Honeywell Aerospace, Inmarsat and Kymeta are working together to design, create and test a new, higher-speed Ka-band wireless antenna for business and commercial aircraft. The new antenna aims to deliver…
ATM ModernizationFAA Introduces Summary Grant Process to Speed Regulation An unmanned aerial system capable of taking aerial photos. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 04-13-2015] The FAA is switching to a new “summary grant” process to issue quicker Section 333 Unmanned Aircraft Systems…
Business & GACessna and CAIC Joint Venture Delivers Citation XLS+ to Launch Customer Citation XLS+ jet. Photo: Textron [Avionics Today 04-13-2015] The Zhuhai-based joint venture between Cessna and China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Company has begun delivery of the first two Citation XLS+ aircraft to…
CommercialBoeing Acquires 2d3 Sensing to Enhance ISR on UAS 2d3 Sensing launching a maritime UAS. Photo: 2d3 [Avionics Today 04-13-2015] Boeing has acquired 2d3 Sensing, a wholly owned subsidiary of OMG plc that specializes in motion imagery processing of critical Intelligence,…
CommercialPassenger Experience Conference Talks Increasing Connectivity ROI Through Operational Efficiencies [Avionics Today 04-13-2015] As solutions providers look to strengthen the business case for airlines to invest in high-tech In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) solutions, a drive to improve operational efficiency is taking center stage.…
Business & GAAspen Avionics Offers AOA to Up GA Safety Aspen Avionics AOA system. Photo: Aspen Avionics [Avionics Today 04-13-2015] Aspen Avionics is now offering an integrated Angle of Attack (AOA) indicator through a software upgrade for their Evolution displays, which the…
Business & GAFreeFlight Systems Introduces Upgraded ADS-B App ADS-B View 2.0 weather and traffic display. Photo: Freelight [Avionics Today 04-10-2015] FreeFlight Systems has released a new version of its iPad app to provide graphical weather, traffic and text data to…