ATM Modernization

Malaysia to Host Aircraft Tracking Discussion

[Avionics Today May 1, 2014] The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has announced a gathering to discuss real-time monitoring of flight data following the Malaysia Airlines MH370 incident.  On March 8, 2014, a Malaysia…

Embedded Avionics

Harris to Upgrade Super Hornet Avionics

[Avionics Today May 1, 2014] The U.S. Navy issued a $19 million full-rate production contract to Harris Corp., in an effort to upgrade the avionics on its fleet of F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet…

Business & GA

Jeppesen Expands European Coverage on Mobile FliteDeck

[Avionics Today May 1, 2014] Jeppesen announced expanded European coverage areas for its Mobile FliteDeck VFR on the iPad.  Included in the new app capabilities are expanded VFR enroute data for European countries,…

Commercial

NAVAIR Prepares for Next Round of X-47B Trials

[Avionics Today May 1, 2014] Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is preparing for its next round of sea trials with the X-47B Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) this summer, as the U.S. Navy…

Commercial

Tech Source Unveils Next Generation Video Card

[Avionics Today April 30, 2014] Tech Source has unveiled a new graphics and video card in support of video signals on "next generation" avionics monitors, the Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based company said.  Condor 3001x…

Commercial

Lockheed Hitting Unmanned Technology Milestones

[Avionics Today April 30, 2014] Lockheed Martin announced progress from the research and development phase to operational readiness for three acquired systems, the Indago Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft, handheld Ground Control…

Embedded Avionics

Navy Issues Electronic Warfare Contract to Exelis

[Avionics Today April 30, 2014] Exelis announced a $91 million contract from the U.S. Navy to begin full rate production on Lot 11 of the ALQ-214 electronic self-protection system.    Under the production…