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Embedded Avionics

MDA Inks Contract to Revamp CP-140 Radar Ground Systems

[Avionics Today 01-13-2016] MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has signed a contract amendment for $2.1 million with Canada's Department of National Defense to provide upgrades to the ground systems supporting the radar…

Business & GA

Airbus Overshoots 2015 Target Deliveries

Airbus A380. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 01-13-2016] Airbus delivered 635 aircraft in 2015, exceeding its targets and hitting a new company record. The deliveries include: 491 A320 family aircraft; 103 A330s; 27…

ATM Modernization

FAA Reports Progress in North Carolina Metroplex Efforts

FAA is implementing ATC reforms at the Charlotte, NC metroplex for smoother airport operations. Photo: FAA [Avionics Today 01-11-2016] North Carolina is leading the way to the next generation of Air Traffic Control…

ATM Modernization

Flyht AFIRS 228S for Voice and Datalink Receives Canadian TSO

[Avionics Today 01-11-2016] Flyht Aerospace has received Canadian Technical Standard Order (CAN-TSO) design approval, CAN-TSO-C159b, for the Automated Flight Information Reporting System (AFIRS) 228S. The certification, granted by Transport Canada, represents an…

ATM Modernization

GEE Targets Rest of World Opportunities for IFC

[Avionics Today 01-11-2016] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) is setting its sights on the 93 percent of the international aviation market that has yet to equip with In-Flight Connectivity (IFC). Dave Davis, CEO…