ATM ModernizationAviation Groups Partner to Support ATM Improvement in Latin America [Avionics Today 11-5-2014] The Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) announced a new partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) focusing on modernizing Air Traffic Management (ATM) in Latin America. Both…
Business & GAGAMA Q3 Shipment Report Indicates Industry Recovery [Avionics Today 11-04-2014] The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has released the 2014 third quarter General Aviation (GA) aircraft shipment report, with signs the industry is recovering. Total worldwide GA airplane shipments…
ATM ModernizationSearidge Remote Surface Management System Operational at Dubai International Terminal 2 Ramp at Dubai International Airport. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 11-04-2014] Searidge Technologies has announced that the its remote situational awareness and zone occupancy surface management system is now in operation…
CommercialBoeing and ANA Look to Up Operational Efficiency for 777s ANA 777X aircraft. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 11-04-2014] Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) are teaming up to implement operational improvements for ANA’s commercial aircraft fleet. The improvements are aimed at reducing…
MilitaryAll Aboard: First F-35C Lands Aboard US Navy Aircraft Carrier F-35C Lightning II aboard a US Navy aircraft carrier. Photo: US Navy [Avionics Today 11-04-2014] The Navy’s F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter conducted its first arrested landing aboard an…
CommercialSouthwest Provides Streaming Beats Music on Connected Aircraft The Beats Music application on Southwest flights. Photo: Southwest [Avionics Today 11-04-2014] Southwest Airlines has partnered with Beats Music to provide a “uniquely curated” music experience onboard Wi-Fi enabled Southwest aircraft. The…
ATM ModernizationEquip 2020 Group to Address Barriers to ADS-B Mandate Compliance [Avionics Today 11-4-2014] The FAA's "call to action" day last week resulted in the formation of the Equip 2020 working group. According to the agency, the Equip 2020 group is tasked with…
ATM ModernizationExelis Announces Lackluster Q3 Results Photo: Exelis [Avionics Today 11-03-2014] Exelis has reported its lackluster financial results for the third quarter of 2014. Third-quarter revenue was $1.1 billion, a 6 percent decrease from the third quarter of…
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