ATM ModernizationRohde & Schwarz VCS-4G Certified for China [Avionics Today 01-30-2015] The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has approved the Rohde & Schwarz R&S VCS-4G for the Chinese market. The IP-based voice communications system serves as the core component…
CommercialBoeing 747-8 Selected as Next Air Force One Barack Obama leaving the current Air Force One, a VC-25. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 01-30-2015] The U.S. Air Force has selected the Boeing 747-8 to serve as the next presidential aircraft, commonly…
CommercialAll Nippon Airways Plays the Field, Places Orders with Boeing, Airbus A row of aircraft with ANA livery. Photo: Internetwalkers [Avionics Today 01-30-2015] All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced orders for three Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, five 787-800s and an additional seven Airbus A321…
ATM ModernizationSuper Bowl Flights Use NextGen Technology, Phoenix Seeks More Changes [Avionics Today 01-30-2015] Airlines and charter operators flying thousands of fans, NFL personnel and media to the Super Bowl in Phoenix, Ariz., this weekend will be taking more direct routes and reducing…
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…