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.…
CommercialIntelsat, Phasor to Enable Ku-band Connectivity to Small-Jet Aviation Market [Avionics Today 3-16-2015] Intelsat has signed an agreement to co-design and produce an ultra-thin, active phased array, Ku-band satellite antenna solution with Phasor, a developer of high throughput, modular, electronically steerable antennas.…
CommercialPanasonic to Acquire ITC Global [Avionics Today 3-16-2015] Panasonic Corp. has announced a new definitive agreement to acquire satellite communications provider ITC Global. Under the terms of the agreement, ITC will operate as an independent unit of…
CommercialGE Aviation Achieves CMMI Level 3 [Avionics Today 3-16-2015] GE Aviation has achieved Level 3 appraisal of the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). CMMI is an industry standard for ensuring predictable, high quality software development for aviation industry…
ATM ModernizationFAA Seeks Comments on Updated DLC Recording Policy [Avionics Today 03-16-2015] Airlines and operators could soon have an easier path toward equipping their aircraft for air traffic Data Link Communications (DLC) under the FAA's requirements. The agency has requested comments…