Editor's Note

2014 Outlook Panel

The start of a new year always brings fresh optimism as companies look to the future, embrace new technologies, and roll out new products. We seem to be on a cautious economic…

Business & GA

Airfone Ends, New Year Pits Grrrilla Vs. Aircell

In-flight connectivity solution Grrrilla to release in New Year and compete with Gogo Biz Aircell at a fraction of the cost. Grrrilla's technology leverages Bluetooth capabilities for lower certification costs and more…

Business & GA

Chinese Airframer Comac Tests C919

Comac has begun tests on the C919 iron bird ground rig, performing necessary validation and integration of aircraft systems and performing troubleshooting. Currently, Comac has 400 aircraft orders for the C919 on…

Commercial

Boeing Wins US Air Force B-1 Bomber Contract

Boeing has been selected to fulfill a $750 million five-year contract for work on the U.S. Air Force fleet of B-1 bombers, the Pentagon announced Monday, Dec. 30.   The contract includes…

ATM Modernization

First UAS Test Site to Open June 28, 2014

From the congested air traffic of the northeast, to the extreme climates of Hawaii and Alaska, the Federal Aviation Administration sought to represent U.S. airspace diversity in its six choices for all…

Business & GA

Embraer Legacy 450 Makes First Flight

The Legacy 450, Embraer Executive Jets’ newest aircraft, successfully completed its maiden flight in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil Saturday, Dec. 28.   Extensive pre-flight ground tests and simulations allowed for a…

Editor's Note

Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro EFB Updated, Sales Soar

The iPad Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solution was only recently considered a wild card in the paper-free flight bag process, but with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)…