CommercialThales, Safran in Asset Swap Talks French aerospace companies Thales and Safran acknowledged Thursday that they are discussing a possible swap of assets. "These discussions are following on previous exchanges between the two companies, which are aiming at…
CommercialTAI Selects Athena INS/GPS for MALE UAV Rockwell Collins on Wednesday said its Athena inertial navigation system and global positioning system (INS/GPS) has been selected to provide guidance and navigation for the Anka Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV,…
CommercialAirbus Certifies Honeywell TCAS Honeywell said Wednesday its advanced traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) with SmartTraffic has been certified by Airbus for use on its A320s, A330s and A340s. The company said the system improves traffic situational…
Business & GARockwell Collins, Bombardier Test SVS Rockwell Collins and Bombardier Aerospace conducted a series of flight tests to validate the use of synthetic vision (SV) on a head-up display (HUD) to achieve operational credit for lower landing minima…
Business & GAComlux to Service Gulfstream Aircraft Comlux Aviation Services, of Indianapolis, was awarded FAA approval to provide maintenance, avionics, and interior service for Gulfstream G-II, G-IIB, and G-III aircraft. “We have had numerous requests by G-II and G-III…
MilitaryBehlman Awarded Air Force Contract Behlman Electronics, of Hauppauge, N.Y., was awarded a follow-on order for the U.S. Air Force to provide its DMCA4000 power supply for the RC-135 Rivet Joint all-weather surveillance aircraft. “Initially, having only to…
ATM ModernizationGE Deploys RNP Procedure in Alaska GE Aviation's PBN Services division on Thursday said it had deployed the first public-use Required Navigation Performance (RNP) procedure in Alaska at Deadhorse. The Deadhorse procedures became available for public use four…
MilitaryEmbraer Selects Pro Line Fusion for KC-390 Embraer announced Wednesday that it has selected Rockwell Collins' Pro Line Fusion avionics suite for its KC-390 military transport aircraft. “Embraer has chosen the best solution in latest-generation avionics available on the market,…