Commercial

Spirit AeroSystems Reports Positive Earnings in Q2

[Avionics Today 08-01-2014] Spirit AeroSystems reports $1.8 billion total revenues for the second quarter of 2014, up 19 percent from the second quarter of 2013. Net income for the quarter was $143…

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…

Embedded Avionics

F-35 Completes Wet Runway and Crosswind Testing

[Avionics Today 07-31-2014] The Lockheed Martin F-35B recently completed required wet runway and crosswind testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., enabling U.S. Marines Corps Initial Operational Capability (IOC) certification.   

“This…

Commercial

Emirates Launches Audio Description for IFE

[Avionics Today 07-31-2014] Emirates recently introduced an audio description feature on it’s In-flight Entertainment (IFE) system for visually impaired air passengers.    According to the Middle East carrier, audio description, increasingly common…

Business & GA

Avidyne, Jeppesen Release New Navigation Data Package

[Avionics Today 07-30-2014] Jeppesen, has teamed up with Avidyne to introduce the new Jeppesen Services Suite for IFD540 bundled data packages, featuring navigation information and charting data. The new data service is…