Gogo reported that Dassault will offer a factory-approved solution to help Falcon operators comply with emerging FANS (Future Air Navigation System) mandates. The solution includes Iridium-based communications systems from Gogo’s subsidiary, Gogo Business Aviation. Beginning in November, the solution is expected to be available via a Dassault Service Bulletin at any authorized Falcon service facility
Available in the first quarter of 2015, the upgraded SkyShield now will provide five levels of data filtering, adding security to Internet connections. SkyShield presently allows customers to control their in-flight Internet usage by blocking unneeded network traffic that slows down connections and increases data costs. SkyShield allows customers to stop certain software processes and
Rockwell Collins introduced its new ARINCDirect suite of flight support services for business aviation. The new ARINCDirect consolidates and integrates the company’s former Ascend Flight Information Solutions and ARINC Direct services into one industry-leading solution for flight planning, regional and international trip support, cabin connectivity and flight operations management. “With our acquisition of ARINC in
At the time it made a lot of sense. The Far Eastern economy was sound and there was a gap in the market for a mid-size commercial jet at just under 100 seats. Mitsubishi’s USP was a 20% reduction in fuel costs thanks to the Pratt and Whitney new-generation engines the jet, the MRJ, would
Boeing employees represented by the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local 1069 ratified an eight-year contract on Oct. 19th. The represented employees work at the Boeing site in Ridley Park, Pa., and the contract will be in effect until 2022. “Our goal has always been to recognize the
AgustaWestland signed two training services contracts to support its Family of new generation helicopters. Bel Air of Denmark has signed a five years training contract featuring a comprehensive package of services including simulator training for the AW139 intermediate and the AW189 super medium twin engine helicopters. Lufttransport AS of Norway has signed a three year
Liebherr Aerospace Brasil’s environmental system for the manufacturing, non-destructive testing, surface treatment and assemblies of aircraft components has been certified according to NBR ISO 14001:2004 by TÜV NORD BTRÜV. At the beginning of October, the certification organization carried out all necessary audits at the facility of Liebherr Aerospace Brasil, regarding the compliance of the company’s
PPG Industries has expanded the ability for its Central Europe application support center in Hamburg, Germany, to package aerospace sealants for customers in Central and Eastern Europe by adding equipment to provide premixed and frozen sealant, SEMKIT(R) packages as well as Customized Sealant Solutions products such as PRC(R) seal caps and PRC SEMFOAM(TM) sealant. According
American Airlines (AAL) and US Airways have reached a significant milestone in their merger as the Cargo divisions combine under a single air waybill. The new entity brings in more than $800m each year and moves more than one billion pounds of freight and mail annually. The Cargo teams have successfully combined 154 facilities and
Gogo Business Aviation, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity and entertainment solutions to the business aviation market, has added moving map capabilities to Gogo Vision, the company’s on-demand in-flight entertainment (IFE) and information service. Moving map capabilities have been seamlessly integrated into the Gogo Vision in-flight experience. The first service of its kind in business
