Commercial

Rockwell Collins Navigation Systems Debut on A350 XWB

[Avionics Today 12-26-2014] The delivery of the first Airbus A350 XWB will mark the commercial debut of several next-generation Rockwell Collins avionics systems when Qatar Airways begins operating the new passenger jet…

Commercial

MQ-8C Completes Latest Round of Flight Testing

[Avionics Today 12-26-2014] The MQ-8C unmanned helicopter has completed its latest round of testing, a series of ship-based flights during a five-day trial period off the Va. coast. According to the Naval…

Commercial

Kuwait Airways Finalizes Boeing 777-300ER Order

[Avionics Today 12-26-2014] Kuwait Airways has finalized its $3.3 billion order for 10 Boeing 777-300ERs. The Middle East carrier originally announced its intent for the 777-300ER order in November.      Pictured…

Commercial

Demand Growing for Air Cargo Versions of CRJs

[Avionics Today 12-24-2014] Demand for air cargo versions of Bombardier's CRJ100 and CRJ200 passenger jets is growing. The Canadian airframe manufacturer recently announced IFL Group as the first operator to sign a…

ATM Modernization

Airbus Defence and Space Designs New Anti Collision Radar

[Avionics Today 12-24-2014] Airbus Defence and Space has introduced a new radar system, "Spexer 500 AC," designed to prevent aircraft from colliding with wind turbines. The radar warns pilots about possible collisions…

Commercial

FAA Still Working to Finalize Small UAS Rules

[Avionics Today 12-24-2014] The FAA has not committed to any firm timeline on releasing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for regulating the commercial operations of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Instead,…

Business & GA

DAC, Esterline Sign Avionics Distribution Deal

[Avionics Today 12-24-2014] Esterline CMC Electronics has reached a multiyear distribution agreement with DAC International for its avionics displays. Under the agreement, the Greenwich AeroGroup subsidiary will be authorized to distribute Esterline's…