ATM ModernizationLATAM Civil Aviation Entity Purchases VSAT Mesh Solution From Advantech Wireless Advantech Discovery series VSAT hub. Photo: Advantech [Avionics Today 01-14-2015] Advantech Wireless has signed a contract with a Latin American Civil Aviation government entity to provide a mesh VSAT network for Air…
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…
ATM ModernizationKing Air 200 Equips with FreeFlight Systems ADS-B Avionics Suite King Air 200. Photo: FreeFlight Systems [Avionics Today 01-14-2015] Hawker Beechcraft Services has successfully integrated an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out compliant suite of FreeFlight Systems avionics components on the King Air…
CommercialGOL Looks to Fight Fuel Consumption with Boeing’s Fuel Dashboard App Boeing Fuel Dashboard. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 01-14-2015] Boeing and GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes have reached an agreement to implement the Boeing Fuel Dashboard solution across GOL’s Next-Generation 737 fleet. The application…
CommercialMitsubishi Regional Jet Launches Full-Scale Tests toward First Flight Mitsubishi Regional Jet, rendering. Photo: Mitsubishi Regional Jet [Avionics Today 01-14-2015] Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation started full-scale testing of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) to prepare for its maiden flight, scheduled to occur…
CommercialChina Aircraft Leasing Company Firms Orders for 100 A320s Airbus A320_neo in CALC livery, rendering. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 01-14-2015] China Aircraft Leasing Co. (CALC), an independent aircraft operating lessor in China, has firmed up its contract with Airbus for 100…
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…