Business & GABombardier Learjet 85 Completes Maiden Flight With Pro Line Fusion [Avionics Today April 10, 2014] Bombardier's latest midsize business jet, the Learjet 85, completed its first flight, the Canadian airframe manufacturer said. Bombardier's Learjet 85 makes its first flight in…
CommercialBAE Systems to Provide FADEC Support on Southwest 737s [Avionics Today April 9, 2014] Southwest Airlines has selected BAE Systems to serve as its provider of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for the Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADEC) for…
CommercialAir Canada to Add Gogo, Panasonic to Fleet [Avionics Today April 9, 2014] Air Canada plans on rolling out Gogo's in-flight connectivity service across its North American fleet in May, according to Gogo CEO Michael Small. Gogo Currently Air…
Business & GADuncan Expands Autopilot Capabilities [Avionics Today April 9, 2014] U.S.-based avionics Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider Duncan Aviation has expanded its overhaul capabilities with the addition of autopilot diagnostic testing equipment. Duncan has added new…
CommercialDelta Introduces More Connectivity to Cabin [Avionics Today April 8, 2014] Continuing the recent trend of airlines going digital and paper-free in the in-flight environment, Delta is replacing manuals for its flight attendants with the Nokia Lumia 1520…
Business & GASandel Unveils All-digital AHRS [Avionics Today April 8, 2014] Sandel Avionics revealed its upgraded Attitude Heading and Reference System (AHRS), SG102/D, swapping out the analog interfaces of the previous generation SG102 (MOD2) for an all-digital format. Sandel's…
CommercialJapan Airlines to Trial Gogo's 2Ku [Avionics Today April 8, 2014] Japan Airlines is expected to be among the first airlines to try out a new Ground to Orbit (GTO) in-flight connectivity service, 2Ku, which Gogo says will deliver…
Business & GAReal Time Operating Systems Addressing the Certification, Security and Standards Dilemmas Companies providing Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) for the avionics industry face tough challenges as they confront demand for both higher functionality and higher safety requirements. At the center of this dilemma…