ATM ModernizationNew Methodology Looks to Reduce Aviation Emissions REACT4C modeling chain set to reduce emissions. Photo: Eurocontrol [Avionics Today 10-01-2014] Dr. Volker Grewe, the leader of a study on a concept to reduce emissions through optimized flight routes as part…
CommercialThaicom Launches Asia-Pacific IFC Service with Nok Air Patee Sarasin Nok Air CEO (center left) with Suphajee Suthumpun, Thaicom CEO (center right). Photo courtesy of Nok Air [Avionics Today 10-01-2014] The first flight to use Thaicom’s new satellite-based In-Flight Connectivity…
CommercialAirbus Zephyr Proves Value For Civil Operations in Middle East [Avionics Today 10-01-2014] The solar-powered Zephyr Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) has completed a flight at more than 61,000 feet above the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) approved…
CommercialEuropean Approval Issued for Airbus A350 [Avionics Today 09-30-2014] Airbus has received type certification for its A350-900 wide body passenger jet from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The EASA approval clears Airbus for delivery of the first…
CommercialAVIC Chooses Rockwell Collins’ Avionics System for Regional Airliner The AVIC MA-700 regional airliner equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics system. Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Today 09-30-2014] The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has selected Rockwell Collins’ Pro…
MilitaryIsrael Air Force Emphasizes Ground-Based Training at New Training Center for M-346 The M-346 trainer aircraft in flight. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 09-30-2014] The Israel Air Force (IAF) has inaugurated a new flight training center for the M-346 advanced trainer aircraft, affectionately named “Lavi”…
MilitaryMade in the USA: Embraer, Sierra Nevada Unveil First A-29 Super Tucano The first US built A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. Photo: Embraer [Avionics Today 09-30-2014] The Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) and Embraer Defense & Security have presented the first United States-built A-29 Super Tucano…