ATM ModernizationAvionica CEO Sees GA, Rotocraft Presenting New Satcom Opportunities [Avionics Today 01-14-2015] Avionica is looking to take its latest satellite communications system, the satLINK MAX, to new segments of air transportation including rotorcraft and General Aviation (GA) — markets the company…
CommercialAirbus Launches A321neo with Increased Takeoff Weight A321neo with ALC livery, rendering. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 01-13-2015] A commitment from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has officially launched Airbus’ A321neo with a 97-ton Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW). The Los…
Business & GASITA and OnAir Joint Business Looks to Conjure Complete Connectivity [Avionics Today 01-13-2015] Two companies whose businesses thrive on connectivity, SITA and OnAir, have formed the joint organization SITA OnAir to help airlines realize the full potential of the connected aircraft. The…
Business & GAE-Jets Debut in Indonesia with Kalstar Aviation Embraer E195 E-Jet to be flown by Kalstar Aviation, rendering. Photo: Embraer [Avionics Today 01-13-2015] Embraer announced today that two Embraer E195 E-jets will start operations with Kalstar Aviation, a regional operator…
ATM ModernizationSouthwest Reports Modest Traffic Increases for 2014 Southwest aircraft on runway. Photo: Southwest [Avionics Today 01-13-2015] Southwest Airlines released its December 2014 traffic alongside full year reports, announcing modest increases across the board. The airline flew 9.2 billion Revenue…
MilitaryDOD Restructures F-35 European Facilities, Streamlines Operations The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in flight. Photo: Cherie Cullen [Avionics Today 01-13-2015] The Department of Defense (DOD) will consolidate some United States infrastructure in Europe for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter…
ATM ModernizationARINC Direct Sees Full Integration into Rockwell Collins, Looks to Synchronized Future [Avionics Today 01-13-2014] Late last month Rockwell Collins announced the completed integration of the international trip planning company ARINC Incorporated into its Information Management Services (IMS) business unit. This marks the completion…
Business & GAFAA Seeks Law Enforcement Assistance with Unlawful UAS Use Civil UAS. Photo: Wikicommons (ZullyC3P) [Avionics Today 01-12-2014] The FAA is asking the law enforcement community for help in identifying people who don’t follow the rules of the National Airspace System (NAS)…