Commercial

Embraer Makes E2 Cockpit Voice, Data Recorder Selections

[Avionics Today July 21, 2014] Embraer has made its selection for more cockpit avionics on its second generation E-Jets E2 commercial aircraft production program. The Brazilian manufacturer selected the L-3 Aviation FA5003…

ATM Modernization

Exelis to Provide SANG ATM Upgrade

[Avionics Today July 21, 2014] Exelis is providing its GCA-2020 precision ground control approach radar as an Air Traffic Management (ATM) upgrade to the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) under a $9…

Commercial

TTTech Releases Next Generation of its TTP Controller

[Avionics Today July 21, 2014] TTTech has released the third generation of its high-speed data bus communication device, the TTP Controller. The Austrian aerospace and defense manufacturer said the latest TTP Controller supports…

Commercial

Garmin Takes Pilot App Global

[Avionics Today July 18, 2014] Garmin has introduced worldwide coverage into the navigation capabilities for its iPad and iPhone flight planning application. The Garmin Pilot app now features expanded coverage of European…

Commercial

IAI Expands Avionics Reach in Brazil

[Avionics Today July 18, 2014] Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) subsidiary European Advanced Technology (EAT) has acquired a minority holding in Brazilian aerospace and defense manufacturer Avionics Services. The two companies have also…

Commercial

Elbit, Nicarnica Form AVOID Partnership

[Avionics Today July 17, 2014] Elbit Systems has a new partnership with Nicarnica to combine Elbit's Enhanced Vision System (EVS) cameras with Nicarnica's newly developed technology that detects volcanic ash for commercial…

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…