ATM ModernizationExpert Stresses Stringent Maintenance in the Wake of Metrojet 9268 Crash [Avionics Today 11-02-2015] An Airbus A321-200 carrying 224 passengers and crew en route from Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to St. Petersburg, Russia reportedly broke apart in the air at cruising altitude over Egypt’s…
ATM ModernizationEU Parliament Puts forth Resolution for Global Flight Tracking Spectrum The European Parliament’s hemicycle (debating chamber) during a plenary session in Strasbourg. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. [Avionics Today 11-02-2015] The European Parliament has adopted a resolution to enhance aviation safety and efficiency through…
ATM ModernizationPlay the Avionics News Quiz of October 30 Are you terrified of getting a less-than-perfect score? Then this quiz should be just the thing to get you in the Halloween spirit. If you’re not too busy beefing up your zombie…
Business & GAFAA Announces UAS Registration Task Force Unmanned aircraft system. Photo: FAA [Avionics Today 10-30-2015] FAA Administrator Michael Huerta has released the names of members of the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Registration Task Force announced earlier this month. Earl…
MilitaryLockheed Names New F-35 Program Leader Jeff Babione, newly appointed executive vice president and general manager of the F-35 program. Photo: Lockheed Martin [Avionics Today 10-30-2015] Jeff Babione has been named the executive vice president and general manager…
Business & GASatcom Direct Enables Inmarsat High Data Rate Service Satcom Direct has enabled HDR service through it’s router. Photo: Satcom Direct [Avionics Today 10-30-2015] Satcom Direct has enabled High Data Rate (HDR) service for Inmarsat SwiftBroadband customers, providing a faster and…
Business & GARockwell Collins Avionics Wins Help Boost Earnings [Avionics Today 10-30-2015] Rockwell Collins reported fiscal year 2015 sales at $5.24 billion, a 5 percent increase from fiscal year 2014. Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations totaled $749 million…
Business & GAJetcraft Forecast Expects 10-Year Demand for 8,775 Business Jets [Avionics Today 10-30-2015] A new report released by aircraft acquisition services/brokerage company Jetcraft foresees a $271.1 billion 10-year outlook for 8,775 business jets through 2024. The forecast also predicts a $7 billion…