ATM ModernizationThales to Provide NATS with ATC Safety Net Server [Avionics Today 09-19-2014] Thales will supply NATS, the U.K.'s main air navigation service provider, with their new Safety Nets Server. The technology will be integrated into a fully virtualized environment and is set to…
CommercialFrost and Sullivan: ‘Fewer But Bigger’ Opportunities in Global Commercial Avionics Market Report shows fewer but bigger opportunities in commercial avionics market. Photo: Matt@PEK (Flickr) [Avionics Today 09-19-2014] A new study by Frost and Sullivan finds that fewer but bigger opportunities exist in the…
CommercialAsia Pacific Leads Projected Demand for Pilots, Technicians Asia Pacific leads projected demand for pilots and technicians. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 09-19-2014] Boeing projects the Asia Pacific region’s demand for new commercial airline pilots and maintenance technicians over the next…
ATM ModernizationNorthrop Grumman Introduces Sapphire for ATC Communications Sapphire for ATC Communications. Photo: Northrop Grumman [Avionics Today 09-19-2014] Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, Northrop Grumman’s U.K.-based air traffic management subsidiary, announced the introduction of a new line-up of Air Traffic…
CommercialNavy’s Triton UAS Completes Cross-Country Test Flight [Avionics Today 09-19-2014] The MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) arrived at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland this week after completing its inaugural cross-country ferry flight, bringing the Navy closer…
ATM ModernizationMuch Remains to be Seen: The Future of NextGen Michael Whitaker, deputy administrator and chief NextGen officer at the FAA. Photo: ATCA [Avionics Today 09-19-2014] There’s a long road ahead, but nothing will get in their way. That was the sentiment…
CommercialAvolon Finalizes Order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners, 737 MAXs The 787-9 and 737 MAX in Avolon's livery. Photo: Avolon [Avionics Today 09-18-2014] Boeing and Avolon, a leasing company, have finalized an order for six 787-9 Dreamliners and five additional 737 MAX 9s,…
MilitaryEmbraer Selects Rockwell Collins for Flight Simulator Embraer's Super Tucano Aircraft. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 09-18-2014] Embraer has selected the Rockwell Collins EP-80 Image Generator and accompanying database for its Super Tucano flight simulator. The Rockwell Collins EP-80 is…