ATM ModernizationNextGen and Infrastructure Improvements May be Key to Combating Congestion [Avionics Today 02-02-2015] The FAA’s third and latest report regarding long-term airport capacity needs stresses the application of NextGen technologies and procedures alongside runway improvements to combat airport congestion and delays in…
Business & GACessna Rolls out First Citation Latitude The first Citation Latitude leaving the hanger. Photo: Cessna [Avionics Today 02-02-2015] Cessna has rolled out its first production Citation Latitude at the company’s Wichita, Kan., manufacturing facility, three years after being…
CommercialAirbus and HAECO Partner to Provide Maintenance and Engineering Training in Asia [Avionics Today 02-02-2015] Airbus and HAECO Group have entered into a long-term strategic agreement to provide maintenance and engineering training in mainland China and Southeast Asia. Through the collaboration, the Hong Kong-headquartered…
CommercialBoeing Partners with Ethiopian Airlines, Non-Profits to Deliver Medical Supplies Medical supplies being loaded onto Ethiopian’s newest 787 Dreamliner. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 02-02-2015] Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines and three separate non-profit organizations have teamed up to deliver more than 4,000 pounds of…
Business & GAChorus Purchases Up to 23 Bombardier Q400 NextGen Aircraft, Launches Extended Service Program Bombardier Q400 NextGen aircraft. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 02-02-2015] Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and Chorus Aviation, parent company of Jazz Aviation, have signed a firm purchase agreement whereby Chorus will acquire 13 Q400…
CommercialSaudia Airline Introduces In-Flight Wi-Fi App Passenger accessing in-flight Wi-Fi. Photo: OnAir [Avionics Today 02-02-2015] Saudia has become the first airline to develop and deploy a mobile phone application for free in-flight Wi-Fi. With the app, passengers can…
Editor's NoteFrom Military to Market: Commercial Connectivity Drives Antenna Technology The aircraft connectivity market is in the midst of a full-fledged upswing, as passengers demand constant contact with the outside world, even at 30,000 feet. Gogo alone provides connectivity services to nearly…
Business & GAHelicopter Market On Cusp of New Era Operating a helicopter is a job that requires impeccable skill. Using choppers for police and emergency situations, as well in offshore environments, is dangerous. But new avionics technologies that improve communications, safety…