Business & GAFAA Addresses Power Malfunction for Gulfstream Jets FAA published an airworthiness directive requiring a modified system power-on self-test (SPOST) of the flap/stabilizer electronic control unit (FSECU) on Gulfstream G350 and G450 aircraft. (Gulfstream G450--photo courtesy of Gulfstream Aerospace) The…
Embedded AvionicsPilatus Selects Curtiss-Wright for PC-21 Avionics Pilatus has selected Curtiss-Wright Controls to provide the MPMC-9350 processing subsystem for its PC-21 NextGen trainer aircraft. (Curtiss-Wright MPMC-9350) The open architecture-based mission computer subsystem will provide processing for pilot and co-pilot…
CommercialBoeing, Embraer Form Partnership to Improve Airport Runway Safety Boeing and Embraer are teaming up to develop new landing procedures and enhanced cockpit technology to combat runway excursions. The two companies plan to unveil Runway Situation Awareness Tools, a set of…
Embedded AvionicsEmbraer Selects Cobham Audio Systems for KC-390 Embraer has selected Cobham to provide the passenger address system (PAS) for its KC-390 military transport aircraft. Cobham is also providing the wing-mounted aircraft refueling pods (WARP), auxiliary fuselage fuel tanks, aerial…
Business & GAFAA Grants STC for King Air C90A ADS-B Out Solution FAA granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to the University of North Dakota for the 1090 MHz Extended Squitter ADS-B Out solution for the Hawker Beechcraft C90A business jet. The STC also…
Embedded AvionicsRockwell Collins to Develop Networking Waveform for Military Aircraft Rockwell Collins has received an $18 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop the Tactical Targeting Network Technology (TTNT) for military aircraft. (TTNT) The waveform development is…
Business & GABritish Airways to Equip Pilots With iPads British Airways is rolling out iPads to all 3,600 of its pilots. The introduction of iPads in the cockpit is part of the airline’s $8.1 billion investment to give its cabin crew…
CommercialAMETEK Acquires Aero Components International, AvTech Avionics AMETEK has acquired Aero Components International and AvTech Avionics as it looks to expand its presence in providing aerospace aftermarket parts and service. Financial terms of the two transactions were not disclosed.…