Military

B-21 Bomber Software Upgrades are Underway

Software deliveries have begun for the U.S. Air Force’s future B-21 Raider bomber. “We’ve delivered the first set of software for the platform,” said Lt. Gen. Arnold Bunch, military deputy in the Air…

Embedded Avionics

What to Expect at AMC/AEEC 2018

Seven new ARINC Standards and 13 supplements to existing standards have reached an industry consensus for the 2018 annual Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee (AEEC) and Avionics Maintenance Committee (AMC) general session. Ahead…

Embedded Avionics

FAA Tasks Intelsat with Navigation Satellite WAAS Payload

The FAA has awarded Intelsat, along with a team of other companies, a new task order to develop and operate a satellite payload to aid aircraft navigation without dependence on ground-based infrastructure, particularly precision…

Commercial

Aerkomm Partners with Airbus, Others on Connectivity

In-flight entertainment provider Aerkomm has expanded its global network of connectivity partners to include Airbus, Republic Engineers Maldives, Onurair, Air Malta and Global Eagle. With Airbus, Aerkomm has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a Ka-band…

Military

New DOD Hire Will Oversee F-35 Software Upgrades

The U.S. Defense Department (DOD) has created a new position to oversee its future software strategy, including key elements of F-35 aircraft system upgrades. Jeff Boleng, a former U.S. Air Force cyber…