ATM Modernization

Obama Nominates Huerta as FAA Administrator

Michael Huerta President Obama on Tuesday nominated Michael Huerta to serve a five-year term FAA administrator, a post he's held on an interim basis since December following the resignation of Randy Babbitt. Aviation groups urged…

Military

Rockwell Collins to Supply Additional Systems for KC-390

Embraer has selected systems from Rockwell Collins for its KC-390 transport aircraft. Rockwell Collins, which is also providing its Pro Line Fusion-based avionics for the aircraft, will also supply its DF-430 Direction Finder and…

ATM Modernization

NASA's Ikhana UAS Flies with ADS-B

NASA's Ikhana, a modified MQ-9 Predator B, glides in for landing at Edwards Air Force Base at the conclusion of the first checkout test flight of the ADS-B on a UAS. (Photo…

Business & GA

Global 5000 with Pro Line Fusion Enters Service

Bombardier Aerospace's Vision Flight Deck entered service on schedule on a Global 5000 jet, the company announced Wednesday. The aircraft was delivered to Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda during a special ceremony at…

Commercial

Panasonic Avionics Buys Majority Stake in AeroMobile

Panasonic Avionics has purchased a majority stake in Europe-based AeroMobile Communications, expanding the companies' in-flight connectivity partnership. "We believe that, as a result of this transaction, our customers will benefit from an increased…

Commercial

Thales, CETCA in IFE Joint Venture for C919

Thales and China Electronics Technology Avionics Co., Ltd. (CETCA) signed a joint venture agreement to support the integration of Thales TopSeries in-flight entertainment system into the new C919, manufactured by Commercial Aircraft…