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Avionics
Iridium merger helps fund next-gen network
Iridium has agreed to combine with an affiliate of New York investment bank Greenhill & Co.
Avionics
Primus Epic outfitted for SAR duty
Honeywell engineers are developing for the AgustaWestland AW139 medium twin a software upgrade that optimizes the helicopter’s Primus Epic avionics system
Avionics
ICG’s Iridium System Chosen for Lineage 1000
Embraer has chosen International Communications Group’s ICS-400 Iridium communication system as standard equipment for the Lineage 1000, the company announ
Avionics
SkyLink Broadband Coverage Extended to Caribbean
Arinc Direct has expanded its SkyLink broadband satellite communications network to include “substantial” coverage of the Caribbean, Central America and pa
Avionics
Honeywell IntuVue radar gives pilots 3-D weather
Honeywell’s IntuVue line of airborne weather radars makes its debut at this month’s NBAA Convention in Orlando, Fla., as the rebranded extension of the com
Pieces for first G650 coming together at Savannah factory
What’s the latest on the timeline for production of the first G650, and
then getting into next year with the first flight?
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then getting into next year with the first flight?
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Despite slowdown, Bombardier says business aviation fundamentals solid
Given the world economic slowdown and signs that flying by business
operators is down, how concerned are you about a falloff in sales?
operators is down, how concerned are you about a falloff in sales?
Avionics
Updates outfit Primus Epic for SAR duty
Honeywell engineers are now developing a software upgrade for the AgustaWestland AW139 medium twin that optimizes the helicopter’s Primus Epic avionics sys
Avionics
Aircell broadband coming to bizjets
Aircell’s air-to-ground broadband Internet service is poised for significant growth following the announcement that Delta Air Lines plans to equip its enti
Industry Perspective: Dassault Falcon
There has been a housing bubble, a credit crunch and now an investment banking meltdown, but few are ready to say with certainty that the market for busine
Avionics
More business aircraft to get synthetic-vision presentations
Synthetic-vision flight presentations are about to become a ubiquitous presence in dozens of business aircraft models thanks to certification programs that
Avionics
Honeywell’s IntuVue glimpses 3-D weather
Honeywell has unveiled its IntuVue line of airborne weather radars as the rebranded extension of the company’s RDR-4000 radar previously selected for the A
Industry Perspective: Cessna Aircraft
When you’re the head of a company facing a multi-billion-dollar order backlog and production capacity challenges, word that the economy is slowing comes al
An Interview with Ed Bolen
Against the backdrop of a building economic crisis, a presidential race in which neither side seems particularly friendly toward business aviation and a vo
Avionics
Bank’s Iridium buyout sets the table for IPO
Iridium has agreed to combine with an affiliate of New York investment bank Greenhill & Co.
Avionics
Aircell broadband service poised for rapid growth
The next time you hop on a commercial flight–or a business jet, for that matter–to come to an NBAA Convention, you might have the opportunity to access Air
Avionics
Aspen Expands EFD1000 Approved Model List
Aspen Avionics announced an expanded roster of airplanes approved for installation of its EFD1000 Evolution PFD, now available for more than 600 makes and
Avionics
Garmin Starts Shipments of G600 Cockpit
Garmin announced at EAA AirVenture that its G600 combined PFD/MFD six-pack instrument cluster replacement unit received FAA TSO approval and is now availab
Avionics
Universal lands EFI-890R on Hawker 700B
Universal Avionics has landed a deal with Hawker Beechcraft to provide flat-panel glass display and flight management system upgrades in the Hawker 700B.
Avionics
Two more manufacturers introduce SVS
Close on the heels of FAA approvals by Honeywell and Garmin for the avionics manufacturers’ respective synthetic-vision systems (SVS), two more companies h
Regulations and Government
EASA OKs 100-foot DH for EVS-equipped Gulfstreams
Gulfstream pilots flying in Europe with the Kollsman enhanced-vision system (EVS) are now permitted to descend below published instrument approach minimums
Avionics
UPSAT buy yet another coup for nimble Garmin
It’s a David-and-Goliath story, but lately it has been getting tougher to tell just who’s the Goliath.
On the one hand Garmin’s proposed buyout
On the one hand Garmin’s proposed buyout
Avionics
Avionics Update: Chelton EFIS approved for use in helicopters
Chelton Flight Systems of Boise, Idaho, has received FAA approval for installation of its FlightLogic synthetic-vision EFIS in helicopters.
Aircraft
Avionics Update: FlightMax Entegra cockpit selected for Adam A500
Adam Aircraft of Englewood, Colo., will equip the in-development Adam A500 piston twin with Avidyne’s FlightMax Entegra integrated flight deck.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Avionics Update: Sirius satellite radio reaches for the sky
As anyone who has it or has tried it can attest, satellite radio is seriously cool.
Avionics
Avionics Update: WSI starts shipments of cockpit weather link
Just in time for the Oshkosh airshow last month, WSI announced FAA manufacturing approval for the company’s InFlight weather briefing system.
Avionics
Avionics Update: Honeywell studies automated cockpit to prevent crashes
Honeywell is testing a new type of automated cockpit concept that can take control of airplanes to keep them from flying into the ground or buildings.
ATC
Avionics Update: Transportation Department begins audit of FAA's Nexcom project
The DOT last month began a top-to-bottom audit of the FAA’s next-generation
air-to-ground communications (Nexcom) program that is closely scrutinizin
air-to-ground communications (Nexcom) program that is closely scrutinizin
Avionics
Toasts all around for Primus Epic
Calling it one of the most complex design efforts ever undertaken in the field of avionics, Honeywell engineering executives were popping champagne corks l
