Embedded AvionicsE-2D Aerial Refueling System Offers Longer Flights for Warfighters The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye. Photo: Northrop Grumman [Avionics Today 09-04-2014] Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy have successfully conducted the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aerial refueling system,…
CommercialRockwell Collins and L2 Complete STC for Large-Format Displays A Boeing 767 retrofit flight deck. Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Today 09-04-2014] L2 Consulting Services and Rockwell Collins have secured an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Boeing 767 large-format display…
Business & GABombardier Challenger 350 Receives EASA Certification Bombardier’s Challenger 350 jet. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 09-04-2014] Bombardier’s Challenger 350 has been granted full type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This means EASA-registered customers will soon begin…
CommercialUS DOT Temporarily Denies Norwegian Airlines Authorization Request A Norwegian Airlines flight. Photo: Airnews [Avionics Today 09-04-2014] The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has denied Norwegian Air International’s (NAI) request for a temporary foreign air carrier operating authorization, which…
CommercialChina to Lead Asia Pacific Aircraft Deliveries Through 2033 [Avionics Today 09-04-2014] Airlines and operators based in China are projected to require 6,020 new aircraft worth $870 billion over the next two decades, according to the latest annual China Current Market Outlook…
Business & GAStrategic Airlift Capability’s C-17s Exceed 1,000 Missions Boeing C-17 in flight. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 09-03-2014] Boeing achieved a 94 percent mission capable rate for more than 1,000 missions flown by the Strategic Airlift Capability (SAC) program’s fleet of…
Business & GAEASA Certifies Rockwell Collins’ AIM on 22 Aircraft Models Rockwell Collins headquarters. Photo: Rockwell Collins [Avionics Today 09-03-2014] Rockwell Collins’ Aircraft Information Manager (AIM), the secure data transfer system for Pro Line Fusion, Pro Line 21 and Pro Line 4 avionics,…
CommercialJBT Aerotech Awarded Multi-Million Contract for Ground Support Equipment A JBT Aerotech Commander 15i cargo loader. Photo: JBT [Avionics Today 09-03-2014] JBT Aerotech, a technology services provider for air transportation, has been awarded an $11 million contract for ground support equipment…