Embedded AvionicsNorthrop Grumman Achieves B-2 Software Upgrade Milestone [Avionics Today April 24, 2014] Northrop Grumman has completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for the U.S. Air Force with its software upgrade for the B-2 Bomber. The upgrade is designed to replace…
Business & GAUniversal Avionics Looks for Growth in Latin America [Avionics Today April 24, 2014] Universal Avionics is looking to grow its business within the emerging Latin American business aviation market. The Tucson, Ariz.-based avionics manufacturer announced the appointment of Corey Wilkinson…
Business & GACanada Invests $4.4M in Aerospace Research [Avionics Today April 24, 2014] The Government of Canada is investing $4.4 million in the latest research and development program from Avcorp Industries, according to a statement released by Industry Canada. Avcorp will…
CommercialRegional Scan: Middle East & Africa Thales, Qatar to Develop OPV-A Thales, Qatar Air Force officials sign MOU to develop OPV-A. Photo: Thales Thales announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Qatar Armed Forces to assist…
Business & GARegional Scan: North America NextGen Data Comm on Track For 2016 IOC What a pilot will see on the cockpit display when using Data Comm for a revised route clearance. Photo: NATCA Initial Operating Capability (IOC)…
ATM ModernizationRegional Scan: Latin America Avianca Upgrades A320s With ROPS Flight display featuring the Airbus ROPS technology. Photo: Airbus Colombian airline Avianca is upgrading its fleet of A320s with the Airbus Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS), an…
CommercialBoeing Stands Out Among Lockheed, Northrop 1st Quarter Results [Avionics Today April 23, 2014] Three of the world's largest aerospace and defense manufacturers, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, reported their first quarter earnings. Boeing came out first, with the strongest first…
CommercialKestrel Makes sUAS Automation Progress [Avionics Today April 23, 2014] Lockheed Martin's announced progress with its Kestrel flight control systems and mobile Ground Control Station (mGCS) software, designed to increase the automation capabilities of its Group 1 family…