Embedded AvionicsSierra Nevada to Upgrade PC-12 ISR Suite [Avionics Today April 29, 2014] The Sierra Nevada Corp. has selected the Curtiss-Wright Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) Ethernet switch and router technology for its PC-12 aircraft. According to Curtiss-Wright, the selection was…
CommercialUS Forest Service Approves New Airborne Communications System [Avionics Today April 29, 2014] The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has approved the RT-5000P radio for installation and use by its operators in wild land fire situations. The RT-5000 radio from Cobham. Photo,…
Embedded AvionicsGermany Considers Upgrading Air Defense System [Avionics Today April 28, 2014] Germany is considering upgrading its air and missile defense system with a new system developed by Lockheed Martin, the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS), the aerospace and…
Business & GACorendon Airlines Goes Paperless With EFBs [Avionics Today April 28, 2014] Turkish carrier Corendon Airlines has plans to start "flying paperless," according to a new announcement from Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) manufacturer navAero. Corendon signed a contract with navAero…
Business & GADuncan Sees Increase in Demand for Canadian Connectivity [Avionics Today April 28, 2014] Duncan Aviation's avionics team has seen an increase in demand for in-flight connectivity systems for Canadian-registered aircraft in early 2014. The Lincoln, Neb.-based aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul…
Embedded AvionicsBoeing to Develop New Radio System for US Air Force [Avionics Today April 25, 2014] The U.S. Air Force issued a four-year $32.5 million contract to Boeing to develop a new system enabling the rescue of downed pilots and warfighters. Under the contract,…
Embedded AvionicsUS Navy to Upgrade H-1 Mission Computers [Avionics Today April 25, 2014] The U.S. Navy has issued a $10.6 million contract to Northrop Grumman to provide new mission computers for its fleet of AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters. Under the contract,…
CommercialAirbus Completes Flight of E-fan Aircraft [Avionics Today April 25, 2014] Airbus completed the first flight of its electric E-Fan experimental aircraft, which could serve as the prototype for a future hybrid engine regional jet for the French airframe…