Editor's NoteIn the Grip of the Octopus With the introduction of the Boeing 787 and the A350 come new business models for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). In order to play a major role, or just any role at all…
Business & GABeechcraft Bonanza ‘Around the World’ Flight Outfitted with Star-ISMS Lite [Avionics Today June 25, 2014] A father-son pilot team attempting to fly a single engine Beechcraft Bonanza around the world in 30 days is using some innovative avionics for flight tracking purposes. The…
Embedded AvionicsBAE Systems Begins Korean F-16s Avionics Upgrade Program in US [Avionics Today June 25, 2014] The Republic of Korea Air Force's fleet of F-16 fighter jets has begun an avionics upgrade program in Fort Worth, Texas where BAE Systems will be equipping the…
CommercialFAA Plans Small UAS Rule Later This Year [Avionics Today June 25, 2014] The FAA is planning to publish a "broad proposed rule" regulating the commercial use of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) later this year. Operations and technological specifications form…
Editor's NoteGlobal Connected Aircraft Summit Looks at New Reality for Airlines We have just completed our first ever Global Connected Aircraft Summit event in California with a top-class line up of speakers with a number of global airlines such as United, Lufthansa, Emirates,…
ATM ModernizationFrench ATC Strike Jeopardizes SES Implementation, Disrupts European Air Travel [Avionics Today June 24, 2014] The six-day strike by French Air Traffic Controllers (ATC), which entered its first day Tuesday, is projected to cause up to 14,000 hours of delays in European air…
Business & GASaudia Launches Free In-Flight Wi-Fi [Avionics Today June 24, 2014] Saudi Arabia (Saudia) Airlines is the first Middle East carrier to offer free In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) for its passengers. The Jeddah-based airline is now offering free Wi-Fi to…