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…
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…
CommercialAirbus A330 with Increased Maximum Takeoff Weight Takes to the Sky Airbus A330 with 242 ton increased takeoff weight. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 01-12-2014] The first Airbus A330 manufactured with an increased 242-ton maximum takeoff weight capability has achieved a successful maiden flight,…
CommercialDivers Recover AirAsia 8501’s ‘Black Box’ U.S. Navy assists with the search for wreckage from AirAsia flight QZ8501. Photo: U.S. Navy [Avionics Today 01-12-2014] The Flight Data Recorder (FDR) from AirAsia flight QZ8501, which fatally crashed into the…