ATM ModernizationACSS, Duncan Aviation Launch NXT-700 ADS-B Transponder [Avionics Magazine 06-30-2016] Under a new partnership with Duncan Aviation, L-3/Thales subsidiary ACSS is introducing the new NXT-700 transponder for the business aviation market. According to Duncan Aviation, the NXT-700 is a…
CommercialAirbus Begins A320 Clean Sky Flight Lab Operations [Avionics Magazine 06-29-2016] Airbus’ A320 MSN1 flight test aircraft has a new mission: to act as a specially equipped airborne flight lab. The veteran flight-test aircraft flew its first flight in this…
Business & GAAstronics Launches New Enhanced Vision Technology for Experimental Aircraft [Avionics Magazine 06-29-2016] Astronics Max-Viz has announced the launch of a new X1+HR Enhanced Vision System (EVS) designed for the experimental and home built aircraft market. Priced at $18,000, the uncertifiedX1+HR sensor…
CommercialHoneywell Names Darius Adamczyk To Succeed Dave Cote As CEO [Avionics Magazine 06-29-2016] Honeywell has announced that its current President and Chief Operating Officer, Darius Adamczyk, will succeed Dave Cote as CEO on March 31, 2017. Cote, who has been Honeywell’s chairman…
MilitaryRockwell Collins LVC Exercise Connects France, UK and US Ops [Avionics Magazine 06-29-2016] Rockwell Collins has connected Live, Virtual and Constructive (LVC) training simulators and live aircraft in France, the U.K. and the U.S. during a media event in Toulouse, France. LVC…
CommercialUAV Ship-to-Shore Flight Proves Disaster Relief Capability [Avionics Magazine 06-29-2016] A team of experts from the medical, humanitarian, drone manufacturing, and operational intelligence fields came together last week to facilitate the first ever ship-to-shore aerial delivery in the United…
Business & GADassault Falcon 8X Achieves European Certification, Awaits FAA Approval [Avionics Magazine 06-28-2016] The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded a type certification to Dassault Aviation for its latest flagship business jet, the Falcon 8X. Dassault is expecting to clear the…
CommercialAir Canada Confirms $3.8 Billion C Series Order [Avionics Magazine 06-28-2016] Bombardier and Air Canada have reached a firm purchase agreement for a $3.8 billion order for 45 CS300 aircraft. The agreement includes options for an additional 30 CS300 aircraft.…