CommercialBoeing Announces New VP of Unmanned Airborne Systems Programs Boeing named Michael Kurth vice president of its Unmanned Airborne Systems Programs. Kurth will oversee the company’s unmanned programs, which Boeing will designate as a standalone division as of Jan. 1. Currently…
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.…
CommercialMcCaskill: FAA Should Get Rid of ‘Anachronistic Policies’ for PEDs Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) sent a letter to Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta urging for his agency to allow for the expanded use of personal electronic devices (PED) by passengers on commercial…
Business & GAOnAir In-Flight Connectivity Now a Linefit Option on Falcon 7X The OnAir in-flight connectivity network is now available as a linefit option on the Dassault Falcon 7X. OnAir said the first Mobile OnAir and Internet OnAir equipped Falcon 7X will enter into…
CommercialAir India Launches Cloud-Based Fleet Management System Air India has gone live with a cloud-based maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) fleet management software to maintain its fleet of more than 125 Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The software is delivered…
CommercialAIA Predicts Strong 2013 for U.S. Aerospace Industry The so-called "fiscal cliff" is casting a large shadow over the U.S. aerospace industry, following an "encouraging" year in 2012, according to Aerospace Industries Association (AIA). In its annual forecast, AIA projected…
MilitaryBoeing, JVC Look to Provide More Realism in Military Pilot Training Boeing and JVC announced new technology aimed at bringing more realism to military rotary and fixed-wing pilot training. The two companies demonstrated the Constant Resolution Visual System (CRVS), which provides constant target…
MilitaryElbit Systems Introduces IMOD Future Trainer Aircraft Program Elbit Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have teamed up to establish and operate a new flight training center to train Israeli Air Force pilots with the Aermacchi M3461 training aircraft. Advanced…