CommercialMini Modules: New Packaging is Coming for Avionics An Airbus-lead avionics standards-making committee is developing a new concept designed to significantly reduce the size and expense of installing and upgrading aircraft electronics. The goal of SAE ITC’s ARINC Industry Activities…
RegulationEASA, FAA Further Reduce Certification Duplication An updated safety agreement between the FAA and EASA is the latest effort by the world’s two largest aviation certification regulators to reduce unnecessary duplication of each other’s certification of aircraft products.…
CommercialWill Regulators Approve Airbus-Bombardier C Series Partnership? Airbus said Monday that it will acquire a 50% stake in Bombardier’s C Series program, which will potentially have major implications across the commercial aviation industry. Under the agreement, Airbus will provide “procurement,…
ConnectivityClosing the Gap: A New Way of Using SwiftBroadband in Cabin, Cockpit While business and commercial aircraft operators already have expressed interest in the use of internet protocol (IP) for flight operations and maintenance purposes, the concept has not yet become widespread. At NBAA…
Business & GATop 10 OEMs, Tech Suppliers at NBAA 2017 The 2017 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) convention featured a combined 99 avionics manufacturers, dealers, audio and visual equipment vendors, and suppliers. Though it would be impossible to analyze what all these…
ConnectivityVistaJet Sees Growth in BizJet 'Shared Economy' Model VistaJet is increasing its U.S.-based fleet of Global and Challenger business jets by 50% after seeing demand surge for its service in the third quarter. During the third quarter of 2017, VistaJet…
Business & GAStrong Aftermarket For Bizjet Technology Upgrades Continues While the annual Honeywell Aerospace business jet outlook projected another decline in new deliveries for 2017, avionics OEMs, installation shops and aircraft internet service providers can positives in the latest forecast. The…
Regulation30 ADS-B Questions You Should Know How to Answer As the business and general aviation industry gathers in Las Vegas for the annual NBAA business aviation conference and exhibition the week of Oct. 9, the FAA estimates that there are still…