ATM ModernizationFAA Hands Harris Contract for Alaska GA Flight Services System OASIS II program to manage flight planning and real-time weather briefing. Photo: Harris Corp. [Avionics Today 01-30-2015] Harris Corp. has been awarded a 10-year contract by the FAA to upgrade and manage…
Business & GAFL Technics Expands Training to ERJ-190 as Popularity Picks Up FL Technics certified to provide training for the Embraer ERJ-190. Photo: FL Technics Training [Avionics Today 01-30-2015] FL Technics Training, a global provider of aviation technical training services, announced further expansion of…
CommercialNo Drone Zone: FAA Says No Drones at the Super Bowl [Avionics Today 01-29-2015] The FAA issued a statement warning individual users of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) not to operate the devices during the NFL's Super Bowl match this weekend between the New…
CommercialGogo Vision Reaches New Installation Milestone [Avionics Today 01-29-2015] Gogo announced a new milestone, as its Gogo Vision In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system is now installed on more than 1,700 commercial aircraft. The IFE system allows passengers to rent…
MilitaryLockheed Martin Reports Strong 2014 for Aeronautics [Avionics Today 01-29-2015] Lockheed Martin reported a strong year in 2014 for its aerospace division, with aeronautics net sales increasing 6 percent to $797 million compared to 2013. The aerospace and defense…
CommercialGE Aviation Investing $15 Million to Expand Assembly Facility [Avionics Today 01-29-2015] GE Aviation announced plans for an additional $15 million investment at the site of its new jet engine manufacturing facility in Lafayette, Ind. The additional investment will go toward…
ATM ModernizationMH370 Officially Declared an Accident [Avionics Today 01-29-2015] The Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia has officially declared the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 as an accident under Annexes 12 and 13 of the Chicago Convention. Azharuddin…
CommercialUS Safety Officials Call for New Aircraft Tracking Upgrades [Avionics Today 01-29-2015] North American transportation safety officials are recommending avionics upgrades and improved capabilities for new and existing aircraft that fly oceanic routes to improve the ability of operators and air…