CommercialAirMedia and CTSAT Bring IFC to China [Avionics Today 11-24-2014] AirMedia Group, an operator of out-of-home advertising platforms in China, has partnered with China Telecom Satellite Communications (CTSAT) to jointly develop and operate a network for in-flight satellite connectivity services…
ATM ModernizationNextGen Metroplex Improvements Come to Washington D.C. Region [Avionics Today 11-24-2014] The FAA announced its latest Metroplex-related airspace improvement activity under its nationwide rollout of the NextGen program: a new Optimized Profile Descent (OPD) for the Washington, D.C. Metroplex initiative.…
CommercialAirberlin Becomes First German Airline to Offer In-Flight Internet Airberlin aircraft. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 11-24-2014] The Airberlin group, the second largest airline in Germany, has equipped the first two aircraft in its fleet with the new “airberlin connect” Wi-Fi service.…
Business & GAUTC Elects New President and CEO UTC corporate headquarters. Photo: UTC [Avionics Today 11-24-2014] United Technologies Corporation (UTC) announced that Gregory J. Hayes, UTC senior vice president and CFO, has been elected president, CEO and a director following…
CommercialGogo to Bring Speedy Connectivity to United Airlines Passengers using Gogo. Photo: Gogo [Avionics Today 11-21-2014] United Airlines has selected Gogo to bring its in-flight Internet service to United's two-cabin regional jet fleet. Installation of Wi-Fi services, which will involve…
ATM ModernizationSagem Successfully Integrates UAS into Manned Airspace Patroller UAS on its final approach in Toulouse, France. Photo: Safran [Avionics Today 11-21-2014] Sagem has completed a series of flight tests demonstrating successful integration of an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) into…
CommercialDelta Upgrades Fleet with 50 New Airbus Aircraft The soon to be replaced Delta Airlines Boeing 747 aircraft. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 11-21-2014] Delta Air Lines will replace older generation Boeing 747 and 767 aircraft with Airbus A350-900 and A330-900neo.…
Embedded AvionicsAGI Software Enhances Air Force AMC Tech for Humanitarian Relief GLADS software solution. Photo: Analytical Graphics, Inc. [Avionics Today 11-21-2014] Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI), has been awarded a contract by Air Mobility Command (AMC) to provide a Global Awareness Decision Support (GLADS)…