ATM Modernization

Northrop 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…

Commercial

Navy’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 Modernization

Much 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…

Military

Embraer 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…

Commercial

Gogo Brings 2Ku IFC to Virgin Atlantic

Gogo 2Ku dual antennas. Photo: Gogo [Avionics Today 09-18-2014] Following swiftly on the heels of Gogo’s recent announcement to provide In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) to Vietnam Airlines, the connectivity company announced it will…

Commercial

Taiwan’s Intrepid Aviation Acquires Airbus A330

Flight deck of an Airbus A330. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 09-18-2014] Intrepid Aviation has announced the acquisition of one A330-300 equipped with two General Electric CF6-80E1A4 engines. The aircraft was manufactured in…