The Future of Flight Will Be Built on SAFETY
Thomas Global to Showcase New Display Solution for CRJ Series and Pro Line 4 Flight Decks at 2021 ACPC
Thomas Global Systems will demonstrate its latest flight display innovation, the TFD-4000 series flight display, at the 2021 Air Carriers Purchasing Conference (ACPC), September 11-14. The industry-first solution is designed for Bombardier CRJ Series and other Pro Line 4 flight decks and is a form-fit LCD upgrade for legacy Collins Aerospace EFD-4076 cathode ray tube…
W. L. Gore & Associates Offers Ultra-Low-Loss 12G-SDI Coaxial Video Cable for Defense Applications
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) announced the expansion of its Coaxial Cables line for defense land system applications. The new product is smaller and lighter than previous offerings, yet capable of transmitting ultra-high-definition (UHD) 4K video with excellent shielding from radio frequency interference. The cable meets a variety of internationally recognized civil and military specifications,…
Collins Aerospace Selects AdaCore’s QGen Code Generator to Streamline Model-Based Development
AdaCore announced that Collins Aerospace has selected AdaCore’s QGen code generator for Simulink/Stateflow models, and the new TQL-1 Enterprise Qualification Package, to advance the development of their FAA-certifiable PerigonTM computer, which is designed to support the future flight control and vehicle management needs of commercial and military rotary/fixed wing platforms. By using the TQL-1 release of QGen, PerigonTM software developers…
Major International Cargo Operator Upgrades Boeing 767 Flight Decks with Thomas Global’s TFD-7000 Series LCD Displays
A major international cargo operator has selected Thomas Global’s TFD-7076 LCD displays from the TFD-7000 Series to replace the legacy cathode ray tube (CRT) Engine Indicating & Crew Alerting System (EICAS) displays remaining in the operator’s Boeing 767 flight decks, which had previously been retrofitted by Innovative Solutions & Support, Inc. (IS&S). “We are honored…
Collins Aerospace to Acquire FlightAware
Collins Aerospace has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held FlightAware, a leading digital aviation company providing global flight tracking solutions, predictive technology, analytics and decision-making tools. Closure of the acquisition is subject to the completion of customary conditions and regulatory approvals. Following closing, FlightAware will join Collins’ Information Management Services portfolio within the company’s Avionics strategic business unit. Financial terms of the agreement…
Pipistrel Selects Honeywell’s Small UAV SATCOM System for All Unmanned Aircraft
Honeywell’s compact satellite communications technology will be used to bring safety, connectivity and efficiency to three of Pipistrel’s new aircraft, including the fixed-wing Surveyor and both unmanned Nuuva platforms, the V300 and smaller V20. Weighing in at only 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds), Honeywell’s Small UAV SATCOM system is 90% lighter than the company’s next smallest…
Bégis Joins Universal Avionics
Marc Bouliane, vice president of Business Development, Marketing and Services for Universal Avionics (UA), announced recently that Jean-Marie Bégis has been appointed as director of Product Management and Partnerships. In this new role, Bégis will initially drive connectivity related product initiatives and contribute to UA’s innovation strategies. Bégis joins UA with 20 years of experience…
Teledyne Controls’ ACES Now Certified for Airbus A320s
Teledyne Controls has obtained FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval for installation of its Aircraft Cabin Environment Sensor (ACES) on the Airbus A320 aircraft series. Teledyne ACES is an autonomous solution that enables air transport operators to monitor, measure and analyze air quality in the cabin and flight deck to help them ensure a safe…
New Developments on EU’s Clean Sky 2 Project
Development in the EU funded H2020 CleanSky2 program is taking shape as a consortium including a leading pressure scanner manufacturer completes the specification stage. UK based, Evolution Measurement have completed the specification stage of the bespoke pressure scanners which will be used during the RACER aircraft’s aerodynamic testing stage. EvoScann scanners will be custom-built to…
Panasonic Avionics and GigSky Partner to Upgrade In-Flight Mobile Connectivity
Panasonic Avionics is enhancing its in-flight mobile connectivity offering through a strategic partnership with GigSky, a global mobility provider based in Silicon Valley, California. The partnership between Panasonic Avionics, its subsidiary AeroMobile and GigSky enables any eSIM-equipped mobile phone user to enjoy their in-flight mobile connectivity service—regardless of network operator—on selected airlines and flights. By…
ZAL Adds New Hydrogen Tank for Aeronautical Research
The ZAL Centre of Applied Aeronautical Research has expanded its hydrogen infrastructure with a 20-meter-high, 100 m³ tank. The tank, provided by the company Air Products who will also supply the needed gaseous hydrogen, suddenly increases the capacities available at the research center twenty-fold. Together with Michael Westhagemann, Hamburg’s Senator for Economics and Innovation, the…
AFuzion’s Certification Templates Achieve 15 Successful Certifications for uAvionix
Navigation/guidance avionics supplier for unmanned and small aircraft, uAvionix, has successfully deployed AFuzion’s DO-178C Templates on over 15 successful FAA certifications. “AFuzion’s UAS cert protege (uAvionix) has over 15 and counting TSOAs,” says Paul Beard, uAvionix CEO and founder. “Proof that certification doesn’t mean big, heavy and power hungry.” Like most of the 170 worldwide…
