ATM ModernizationNextGen Data Comm on Track for 2016 IOC [Avionics Today March 21, 2014] Initial Operating Capability (IOC) for the first phase of the Data Communications (Data Comm) Air Traffic Management (ATM) technology under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) NextGen program…
Embedded AvionicsAlenia Aermacchi Unveils M-346 Trainer [Avionics Today March 21, 2014] Alenia Aermacchi rolled the first M-346 advanced trainer aircraft out for the Israeli Air & Space Force at its plant in Venegono Superiore, Italy. M-346. Photo, courtesy…
Embedded AvionicsMilitary Avionics Demand Boosts Elbit Revenue [Avionics Today March 21, 2014] Elbit Systems reported 2013 revenue numbers of $2.93 billion, up from $2.89 billion the previous year, the Israeli defense manufacturer said in its annual earnings report. …
CommercialLockheed Forms Warsaw UAS Research Partnership [Avionics Today March 21, 2014] Lockheed Martin is teaming up with Poland's Warsaw Polytechnic University for an advanced applied research program looking at methods for integrating manned and unmanned airborne platforms. …
CommercialDelta, Linkedin Launch New In-flight Service Delta and Linkedin have a new partnership aimed at providing in-flight connections between business leaders at 35,000 feet. The program, unveiled at TED2014, allows leaders from different fields to connect with…
Embedded AvionicsExelis to Provide Turkish Air Force Upgrades [Avionics Today March 21, 2014] Exelis will provide Electronic Warfare (EW) upgrades under a $36 million contract for the Turkish Air Force. The contract will provide Turkey with Advanced Integrated Defensive…
ATM ModernizationAirbus Conducts SESAR i4D Flight Trials Airbus has completed the second initial 4D (i4D) trajectory flight trials as part of a joint project with other members of the government-industry Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) Joint Undertaking team.…
CommercialBoeing Manufacturing, FAA Oversight Challenged [Avionics Today March 20, 2014] After reviewing the critical systems on the Boeing 787 following serious incidents with the lithium-ion battery system in January last year, a team of aviation experts has…