In the spotlight after EK521, Avionica talks capabilities, growth plan
Emirates’ decision to fit its Boeing 777s with a small device that records the same ARINC 717 flight data as the flight data recorder ... Continue Reading
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Press Release: Rockwell cleared to provide satellite IFC in Brazil
In a move that will provide Rockwell Collins’ customers and prospects with more aviation connectivity options, the company announced that it... Continue Reading
Why BizAv can expect bigger things with 2Ku commercial migration
Gogo’s ability to install its 2Ku product more quickly than previously anticipated may have an unexpected beneficiary. The companyR... Continue Reading
Iridium aims to win big in a small niche
When it comes to the commercial in-flight connectivity market Iridium's CEO Matt Desch sees a lot of opportunity. For other companies. The m... Continue Reading
Press Release: China Eastern to upgrade 737s with Iridium satcom
Rockwell Collins today announced that China Eastern Airlines selected its Iridium® SATCOM aftermarket solution for its fleet of more than 10... Continue Reading
Iridium sees September launch of NEXT satellites with SpaceX
The first Iridium NEXT launch date, using the SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California has been set. The September date ... Continue Reading
Press Release: TrueNorth Simphone selected for G650 completion
TrueNorth Avionics announced today that its Simphonē airborne connectivity system was selected for a Gulfstream G650 completion. The aircraf... Continue Reading
First satellites with space-based ADS-B payloads near ship date
The first 10 Iridium NEXT communications satellites, each bearing an Aireon space-based ADS-B antenna-and-receiver payload on its underside,... Continue Reading
Satcom Direct, now branded SD, broadens portfolio for bizav IFC
Commercial airline passengers increasingly expect to step on board and connect their smart phone, tablet or laptop to the Internet. This dem... Continue Reading
Reduced separation over North Atlantic is precursor to Aireon
At least 63% of flights transiting over the Gander Oceanic Flight Information Region (FIR) – which stretches from the east coast of Canada t... Continue Reading
PenAir’s use of TAMDAR sensor demos power of connected aircraft
Panasonic Avionics’ TAMDAR sensor, a mechanism designed to collect highly sophisticated weather data from the atmosphere during flight... Continue Reading
Icelandair is on the forefront of weather forecasting with TAMDAR
Since last December, Icelandair has been operating TAMDAR airborne meteorological sensors via a four-channel Iridium-based integrated commun... Continue Reading
IFC system security in the fray as industry eyes ACARS opportunity
As multiple airlines exploit inflight connectivity systems for operational data – and the industry is seeing a push to move non-safety... Continue Reading
Onus is on regulatory authorities to enact global aircraft tracking
As the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) deliberates on the details of a mandate to track aircraft around the globe it is abu... Continue Reading
Aireon confident it can meet industry need for space-based ADS-B
When IATA’s expert industry Aircraft Tracking Task Force (ATTF) tabled its tracking report to ICAO last month, it steered well and truly cle... Continue Reading
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