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…

Commercial

Witzig Appointed CEO of Swiss AviationTraining

[Avionics Today April 29, 2014]  Swiss International Airlines has appointed Marcel Witzig as the new CEO of its subsidiary, Swiss AviationTraining (SAT).  Witzig, currently serving as head of ground services for SAT,…

Commercial

Airport Navigation System Debuts on A320, A330 

[Avionics Today April 29, 2014] Developed for the A380, the On-Board Airport Navigation System (OANS) has entered service on commercial A320 and A330 aircraft, Airbus said.  The OANS on an A380 cockpit display.…

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Sierra 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…

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Germany 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…