ATM ModernizationSTARS Coming to 90 ATC Facilities Through 2018 [Avionics Today 11-6-2014] The benefits of the FAA's close collaboration with the aviation industry and unions on NextGen implementation is starting to become more evident; especially the agency's close work with the…
Business & GAARINC Direct FOS Gets New Features [Avionics Today 11-06-2014] Rockwell Collins announced the addition of new features to its ARINC Direct Flight Operations System (FOS) to increase flight operations efficiency for flight dispatchers, schedulers and pilots.ARINC Direct is…
CommercialWork Begins on UK-French Future Combat Air System Sensor Requirements [Avionics Today 11-06-2014] The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) and the U.K. Ministry of Defense (MOD) have launched the feasibility phase of the U.K.-French Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program. During the…
Business & GALufthansa CityLine Wins ASF Approval From Bombardier [Avionics Today 11-06-2014] Bombardier has appointed Munich, Germany-based Lufthansa CityLine as an Authorized Service Facility (ASF) for its CRJ700 and CRJ900 aircraft. With the new approval, Lufthansa CityLine has become Bombardier's fourth…
Embedded AvionicsDARPA Begins Flight Testing Persistent Close Air Support Program [Avionics Today 11-06-2014] Raytheon has begun the flight-testing phase of the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency's (DARPA) Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) program. The 18-month, $25.5 million program is designed to improve…
CommercialVistara, Airbus Sign FHS-TSP Agreement [Avionics Today 11-06-2014] Vistara, a newly launched joint venture airline between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons based in New Delhi, has signed a long term Flight Hour Services Tailored Support Package (FHS-TSP)…
CommercialVerizon and JetBlue Expand Contract JetBlue aircraft in flight. Photo: JetBlue [Avionics Today 11-05-2014] Verizon Enterprise Solutions signed a five-year agreement with JetBlue, which expands an existing agreement, signed in 2009, in terms of offers served. Verizon's…
Business & GAFAA Issues Final Rule on Aircraft Icing Standards Icing on a plane. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 11-05-2014] The FAA has issued a final rule that broadens the coverage of its icing certification standards. The updated standards require U.S. manufacturers to show…