ATM Modernization

UK Study to Assess Noise Reduction Using A380

[Avionics Today July 16, 2014] The Air Traffic Management (ATM) firm for the United Kingdom, NATS, has announced it will be leading the new "Quieter Flight" project. The study will attempt to…

Commercial

Boeing Makes 777X Technology Choices

[Avionics Today July 15, 2014] Boeing made some major announcements regarding the cabin design and flight control avionics for its next generation long-range passenger jet, the 777X, on the second day of…

Commercial

Gogo Approved for Russian IFC Service

[Avionics Today July 15, 2014] Gogo has received regulatory approval to deploy its Ku-band satellite In-flight Connectivity (IFC) service for aircraft flying over Russian airspace. Approval was granted based on Gogo's agreements with…

Business & GA

Cargolux to Transition to EFB Operations

[Avionics Today July 15, 2014] All-cargo European carrier Cargolux Airlines has received approval from the civil aviation authority in Luxembourg to begin transitioning from paper-based manuals to Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs). The…

Commercial

Iridium Satcom System Achieves A320 Certification 

[Avionics Today July 14, 2014] L-3 Aviation Recorders' (L-3 AR) Automated Flight Information and Reporting System (AFIRS) 228S has achieved certification for the Airbus A320 family of aircraft.    AFIRS 228S is an…

Commercial

VivaAerobus Selects Avionics Package for A320s

[Avionics Today July 14. 2014] Mexican carrier VivaAerobus has selected an avionics package from Rockwell Collins for its fleet of Airbus A320s, which will begin deliveries in 2015. Included in the package are…

Commercial

Lockheed Anticipates Civil Mission Roles for LM-100J

[Avionics Today July 11, 2014] Lockheed Martin is anticipating its forthcoming LM-100J aircraft to garner demand for some unique missions, including oil spill clean-ups among other roles. The aerospace and defense manufacturer will…