Commercial

Boeing to Update NATO AWACS Fleet

Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 08-06-2014] NATO awarded Boeing a contract worth approximately $250 million to install digital flight decks and avionics on 13 of the alliance’s Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS)…

Commercial

University Launches New UAS Testing Site

[Avionics Today 8-6-2014] University of Maryland (UMD) officials announced the launch of the school's new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) testing site. Last year Maryland lost its bid to serve as one of…

ATM Modernization

Exelis Acquires German ATM Company

[Avionics Today 08-04-2013] Exelis announced acquisition of German company Barco Orthogon, which designs and develops applications for Air Traffic Management (ATM). The technology designed by Orthogon allows airport operators, Air Navigation Service…

Commercial

UTC Awarded New Agreements for Boeing 787-10

[Avionics Today 08-04-2014] UTC Aerospace Systems has been selected by Boeing to extend its provision of complete nacelle systems for the 787 Dreamliner to include the 787-10 — the third and longest…

ATM Modernization

Exelis Reports Q2 Drop in Revenue

[Avionics Today 08-01-2014] Exelis released its second quarter financial results, reflecting an 11 percent drop in revenues from the same period a year ago. The aerospace and defense manufacturer reported $1.1 billion…

ATM Modernization

UK on Track for 'Historic' Airspace Efficiency in 2014

[Avionics Today 8-1-14] The United Kingdom (U.K.) is on track to achieve a "historic" level of airspace environmental efficiency, according to new figures released by Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) NATS. The…