Connectivity

XTAR and Leidos Team Up to Test AISR

[Avionics Today 08-21-2014] XTAR, LLC signed an agreement with Leidos, a technology solutions provider for national security missions, to support testing of manned Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) aircraft serving U.S.…

Commercial

Emirates SkyCargo Ships Commodities to Swizterland

An Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777F. Photo: Emirates [Avionics Today 08-21-2014] Starting Sept. 21, Emirates SkyCargo is introducing a weekly air freighter service from Basel, Switzerland to Dubai. The new air cargo operation…

Commercial

EasyJet Transitions to Paperless Cockpits

An EasyJet flight. Photo: EasyJet [Avionics Today 08-21-2014] British carrier EasyJet has opted to move toward paperless cockpit operations by eliminating traditional paper-based navigation charts in favor of digital ones — reducing…

ATM Modernization

Software on NextGen's STARS at Risk

[Avionics Today 08-21-2014] The FAA's deployment of the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) aspect of its NextGen program is at risk of cost overruns and delays, according to a memo sent…

Business & GA

One Step Closer to Worldwide: Garmin Pilot in Canada

A Garmin Pilot System. Photo: Garmin [Avionics Today 08-20-2014] Garmin Pilot, the flight path and weather navigation system that pilots can access via iPhone or iPad, will be extending coverage to Canada.…

Embedded Avionics

Lockheed Martin Readies F-16V for Taiwan Launch

A U.S. Air Force F16 in Flight. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 08-20-2014] The newest configuration of Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Fighting Falcon, the F-16 V, integrated a new Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)…

Commercial

Despite Obstacles in 2Q, El Al’s Profits Climb

El Al Airlines Flight. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 08-20-2014] Israeli airline El Al released its 2014 second quarter financial report, with $571.5 million in revenue this quarter compared to $529.7 million for…