Embedded AvionicsF/A-18 Super Hornet Infrared Search and Track System Approved for Production IRST21, shown on the F/A-18E/F. Photo: Lockheed Martin [Avionics Today 01-23-2015] The F/A-18 Super Hornet Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system, developed and integrated by Boeing and Lockheed Martin, received approval…
ATM ModernizationSITA OnAir CEO Seeks Connected Opportunities in the Commercial Market [Avionics Today 01-22-2015] SITA and its wholly owned subsidiary OnAir have recently joined forces in a new business unit to help airlines harness and manage the massive amounts of data available in…
Embedded AvionicsBoeing Ready to Show Off New Maritime Surveillance Aircraft Boeing Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) test flight take off. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 01-22-2015] The Boeing Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) program has completed the baseline ground and flight testing of the aircraft…
CommercialExelis Inks Contract with General Atomics for MQ-9 UAS Ejector Rack MQ-9 UAS. Photo: U.S. Air Force [Avionics Today 01-22-2015] Exelis has received a follow-on contract from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to continue producing and supplying the BRU-71/A ejector rack for the Predator…
ATM ModernizationGarmin Offers Rebates to King Air Operator NextGen Upgrades Garmin G1000 avionics suite. Photo: Garmin [Avionics Today 01-22-2015] Garmin announced two new rebate programs for select King Air owners and operators who choose to upgrade their avionics to the G1000 integrated…
ATM ModernizationSize Matters: UAV Grassroots Concert Promotes Responsible Practices, Positive Dialogue [Avionics Today 01-22-2015] Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) enthusiasts of all ages gathered at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. last night to support responsible UAV piloting alongside the Know Before You Fly…
ATM ModernizationJeppesen to Provide Trip Planning to Saudi Arabian Private Jet Operator Saudi Arabian private jet operator NasJet aircraft. Photo: Mid-East Info [Avionics Today 01-22-2015] Jeppesen has signed a multi-year contract with leading Saudi Arabian private jet operator NasJet to provide international trip planning…
CommercialLockheed Martin Delivers eCASS System to Troubleshoot U.S. Navy Aircraft Marine using eCASS system. Photo: Lockheed Martin [Avionics Today 01-22-2015] Lockheed Martin has delivered the first electronic Consolidated Automated Support System (eCASS) to the United States Navy for maximizing aircraft readiness. Sailors…