Boeing laser systems destroy UAVs in tests
November 19, 2009 7:19 AM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., 19 Nov. 2009 Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] experts demonstrated the ability of mobile laser weapon systems to track and destroy small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Verocel, CSI win FAA research contract to study use of reverse engineering for safety-critical avionics software projects
November 19, 2009 7:08 AM
WESTFORD, Mass., 19 Nov. 2009. Verocel Inc., in Westford, Mass.; and Certification Services, Inc. (CSI), in Eastsound, Wash., announced that they won a research contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study the use of reverse engineering techniques, which are prevalent in the development of safety-critical software for avionics and digital systems applications.
Northrop Grumman to provide air traffic management systems for Doha International Airport, Qatar
November 19, 2009 3:03 AM
OSLO, Norway, 19 Nov. 2009. Northrop Grumman Corp. (NYSE:NOC) announced that its Europe-based subsidiary, Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems, won a multi-million dollar contract by SELEX Systemi Integrati of Italy for the provision of an integrated air traffic management (ATM) systems package for the New Doha International Airport in Qatar.
Honeywell's IntuVue weather radar and other safety avionics selected by PT. Garuda Indonesia (Persero)
November 18, 2009 6:50 PM
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 18 Nov. 2009. Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced that its IntuVue 3-D advanced weather radar and seven other avionics products were selected by PT. Garuda Indonesia (Persero). Honeywell made the announcement this week at the Dubai Air Show.
Rockwell Collins avionics selected by Dubai Aerospace Enterprise for installation on A320s
November 18, 2009 7:33 AM
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 18 Nov. 2009. Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has selected Rockwell Collins communication, navigation, and surveillance avionics systems to be offered as baseline equipment for installation on 70 of the company's new Airbus A320 aircraft. Delivery of the aircraft is scheduled from 2011 through 2015. Rockwell Collins made the announcement at the Dubai Air Show.
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Esterline CMC Electronics wins Chilean air force C-130 cockpit avionics upgrade
November 17, 2009 10:08 PM
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 17 Nov. 2009. The Chilean air force selected Esterline CMC Electronics for the cockpit avionics systems upgrade of its C-130 fleet. As prime contractor, CMC is responsible for delivery of its Cockpit 9000 suite, including the supply of turnkey installation kits as well as all in-country activities such as touch labor, training, and support. CMC made the announcement this week at the Dubai Air Show.
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Memphis first to certify SmartPath
November 17, 2009 4:24 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn., 17 Nov. 2009. Since Honeywell's SmartPath received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) design approval in September, movement to field the certified technology has escalated and efforts to take the precision landing system to the next operational level have begun.
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GE and AVIC joint venture takes aim at commercial jetliner avionics prospects
November 16, 2009 3:00 AM
BEIJING, 16 Nov 2009. GE Aviation Systems in Grand Rapids, Mich., is forming a joint-venture commercial aviation avionics company with Aviation Industry Corp. of China (AVIC) in Beijing to offer to compete for prospective commercial jetliner avionics and services business opportunities.
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Boeing, Netherlands' aviation academy to provide military aviation training
November 11, 2009 11:18 AM
WOENSDRECHT, Netherlands, 11 2009. Boeing [NYSE: BA] and World Class Aviation Academy (WCAA) of the Netherlands today announced that they have signed a teaming agreement to provide customers in the region with military aviation maintenance training on fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft.
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SYSGO AG AFDX avionics databus wins FAA approval for DO-178B Level C
November 10, 2009 6:30 AM
KLEIN-WINTERNHEIM, Germany, 10 Nov. 2009. The software-based AFDX (ARINC-664) avionics databus from SYSGO AG in Klein-Winterheim, Germany, has earned DO-178B Level C safety critical software certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Washington.
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Esterline CMC Electronics' new 10.4 inch Class 2 electronic flight bag will fly on Boeing next-generation 737s
November 4, 2009 3:03 AM
MONTREAL, Quebec, 4 Nov. 2009. Boeing selected Esterline CMC Electronics' new 10.4 inch Class 2 PilotView electronic flight bag (EFB) for its Next-Generation 737s and Boeing Business Jets (BBJs).
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Boeing to upgrade CV-22 Trainer avionics simulation with virtual reality enhancements
November 3, 2009 3:03 AM
ST. LOUIS, 3 Nov. 2009. Boeing [NYSE: BA] and partner Bell Helicopter won a contract from the U.S. Navy to upgrade the CV-22 Cabin Part Task Trainer (CPTT) with modifications including an aircrew flight simulation (AFS) that use virtual reality technology fused with video imagery in the avionics system. The upgrade will be delivered to Air Force Special Operations Command, 58th Training Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, N.M. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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EASA certifies Brake to Vacate (BTV) and Runway Overrun Warning and Prevention (ROW/ROP) avionics systems on the Airbus A380
November 2, 2009 3:03 AM
TOULOUSE, France, 2 Nov. 2009. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved and certified Brake-To-Vacate (BTV) and Runway Overrun Warning and Prevention (ROW/ROP) avionics systems for the Airbus A380.
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FAA Oceanic air traffic management system gets improved data storage and performance from Lockheed Martin
October 29, 2009 3:03 AM
ROCKVILLE, Md., 29 Oct. 2009Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] is increasing the performance, usability and data storage capacity of the system used by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for oceanic air traffic control. The technology refresh of the Ocean21 system updates the Advanced Technologies and Oceanic Procedures (ATOP) program at air route traffic control centers in Anchorage, Alaska, Islip, N.Y., and Oakland, Calif.
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Boeing sees slow recovery for economy, long-term growth for Oceania aviation
October 28, 2009 3:03 AM
SYDNEY, Australia, 28 Oct. 2009 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] officials forecast that over the next 20 years, airlines in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific Islands will require 670 new airplanes valued at approximately $90 billion. The Boeing aviation forecast states that airlines will need 29,000 new airplanes through 2028, valued at $3.2 trillion, company officials say.
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HEICO acquires designer of underwater locator beacons for cockpit voice recorders
October 27, 2009 3:03 AM
MIAMI, Fla., 27 Oct. 2009.- HEICO Corp. (NYSE:HEI-A) (NYSE:HEI) announced that its Electronic Technologies Group has acquired the business, assets and certain liabilities of the Seacom division of privately-held Dukane Corp.
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Air Force looking for collision-avoidance avionics for unmanned aerial systems
October 26, 2009 2:00 AM
WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, 26 Oct. 2009. The U.S. Air Force is looking for unmanned aerial system (UAS) technologies to enable manned and unmanned aircraft to operate together or in confined airspace without colliding with one other.
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CAE ground-based flight simulation systems for United Kingdom military
October 25, 2009 3:03 AM
MONTREAL,26 Oct. 2009. As part of the United Kingdom's Military Flying Training System (MFTS) program, Lockheed Martin chose CAE in Montreal a contract to provide ground-based tactical mission training and flight simulation solutions for the United Kingdom military.
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