CommercialBoeing Launches 757 ecoDemonstrator Flight Testing [Avionics Today 3-18-2015] Boeing has launched the latest series of test flights for its ecoDemonstrator program with the 757. The airframe manufacturer is collaborating with NASA and TUI Group on the 757…
CommercialSATELLITE 2015 Panel Discusses Future of Commercial UAS Satcom [Avionics Today 3-18-2015] On Tuesday, at the SATELLITE 2015 conference, attendees gathered to discuss the future of satellite technology in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The “Serving UAV and UAS Operators: New Requirements…
CommercialHunter, Panasonic Extend IFC Capacity Over Canadian Skies [Avionics Today 3-17-2015] Panasonic Avionics has secured Ku-band satellite capacity on the Hunter Communications Canada E115WB satellite. The new agreement will give Panasonic nearly one-third of the available capacity to provide Internet…
ATM ModernizationClay Lacy FANS 1/A+ Approved for GIV, GIVSP [Avionics Today 3-17-2015] The FAA has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Clay Lacy Aviation FANS 1/A+ solution for Gulfstream GIV and GIVSP business jets. According to Clay Lacy Aviation,…
CommercialBoeing Delivers First South Carolina-Built 787-9 [Avionics Today 3-17-2015] Boeing has delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner produced at its North Charleson, S.C. facility. The 787-9 was delivered to United Airlines, and is the 250th Dreamliner delivery for Boeing.…
CommercialFlymojo to Become First Asian CSeries Operator [Avionics Today 3-17-2015] Flymojo, a new airline based in Malaysia, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to purchase up to 40 CS100 aircraft. The order intention was announced in parallel with…
Business & GAIFC Providers Focused on Diversity, Expansion [Avionics Today 03-17-2015] In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) providers are exploring how they can expand and improve the value propositions for the cabin and cockpit connectivity that they're providing for airlines and operators today.…
CommercialRockwell Collins Teams With OneWeb to Provide Connectivity to Aviation [Avionics Today 3-16-2015] Rockwell Collins has signed a memorandum of understanding with OneWeb to be the exclusive developer and provider of satellite communication (satcom) terminals for OneWeb’s global aviation high-speed broadband service.…