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

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…

ATM Modernization

Heathrow Opens APOC to Monitor Operations

[Avionics Today 12-24-2014] Heathrow Airport has opened the doors to its new Airport Operations Center (APOC), a facility that supports frontline operational teams and oversees the Airport Operations Plan (AOP). The APOC…

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…

Business & GA

FAA Approves ADS-B Out on G150s

[Avionics Today 12-23-2014] The FAA has issued approval for Gulfstream to install Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out (ADS-B Out) avionics on its G150 business jets. According to Gulfstream, the ADS-B Out installation for…