Business & GA

Universal Avionics Looks for Growth in Latin America

[Avionics Today April 24, 2014] Universal Avionics is looking to grow its business within the emerging Latin American business aviation market.    The Tucson, Ariz.-based avionics manufacturer announced the appointment of Corey Wilkinson…

Business & GA

Canada Invests $4.4M in Aerospace Research

[Avionics Today April 24, 2014] The Government of Canada is investing $4.4 million in the latest research and development program from Avcorp Industries, according to a statement released by Industry Canada.  Avcorp will…

Commercial

Regional Scan: Middle East & Africa

Thales, Qatar to Develop OPV-A Thales, Qatar Air Force officials sign MOU to develop OPV-A. Photo: Thales Thales announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Qatar Armed Forces to assist…

Business & GA

Regional Scan: North America

NextGen Data Comm on Track For 2016 IOC What a pilot will see on the cockpit display when using Data Comm for a revised route clearance. Photo: NATCA Initial Operating Capability (IOC)…

ATM Modernization

Regional Scan: Latin America

Avianca Upgrades A320s With ROPS Flight display featuring the Airbus ROPS technology. Photo: Airbus Colombian airline Avianca is upgrading its fleet of A320s with the Airbus Runway Overrun Prevention System (ROPS), an…

Commercial

Kestrel Makes sUAS Automation Progress

[Avionics Today April 23, 2014] Lockheed Martin's announced progress with its Kestrel flight control systems and mobile Ground Control Station (mGCS) software, designed to increase the automation capabilities of its Group 1 family…

Commercial

Vector's Data Logger Passes A350 Test

[Avionics Today April 23, 2014] Vector has reported on the successful completion of the first test trial of its GL1020FTE data logger analyzing Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus communications onboard the second…