ATM ModernizationNASA Tests Software to Improve Flight Efficiency on Boeing’s ecoDemonstrator [Avionics Today 12-16-2014] NASA researchers have begun flight tests of computer software that shows promise in improving flight efficiency and reducing environmental impacts of aircraft, especially on communities around airports. The Airborne…
ATM ModernizationRohde and Schwarz to Provide ATC Communication Tech to the Philippines R&S Series4200 Software Defined Radios. Photos. Rohde and Schwarz [Avionics Today 12-16-2014] Rohde & Schwarz has completed site acceptance testing for its R&S VCS-4G voice communications system at the Laguindingan airport in…
Embedded AvionicsRockwell Collins Renews Contract to Supply NAVAIR Radios RT-1939(C) AN/ARC-210 Gen5 Programmable Digital Communication System. Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Today 12-16-2014] Rockwell Collins has received a $420 million, four-year contract from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for continued deliveries…
Business & GAJet Aviation Geneva Brings Honeywell’s Ovation Select to Bombardier BizJet Cabin enabled with the Ovation Select system. Photo: Honeywell [Avionics Today 12-16-2014] Jet Aviation Geneva has selected Honeywell Aerospace’s Ovation Select cabin management system for installation on a Bombardier Global Express business…
CommercialBoeing Selects Avionics Systems for 777X The GE common core avionics system. Photo: GE Aviation [Avionics Today 12-16-2014] Boeing has contracted GE Aviation and Rockwell Collins to provide avionics systems for its 777X aircraft. GE Aviation will deliver…
ATM ModernizationTransport Canada Fuels UAS Use through Eased Regulations [Avionics Today 12-15-2014] With Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAVs) sneaking steadily into commercial use across the globe for large and small businesses alike, Transport Canada is looking to ease the process by relaxing…
CommercialGlobal Eagle Upgrades WestJet IFE GEE to deliver IFE to WestJet personal devices. Photo: WestJet [Avionics Today 12-15-2014] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) has announced it will manage Canada’s low-cost carrier WestJet’s in-flight content services. This comes as…
ATM ModernizationSaab ATM and Cambridge Pixel to Integrate Surface Movement Radar at NY Airport Saab ATM selects Cambridge Pixel's RadarView software for SR-3 radar integration at airports. Photo: Cambridge Pixel [Avionics Today 12-15-2014] Saab Air Traffic Management (ATM) has selected Cambridge Pixel's RadarView radar visualization software…