VPT introduces series of radiation-hardened DC-DC power conversion products for space power systemsLONG BEACH, Calif., 21 May 2013. VPT Inc., a HEICO company (NYSE:HEI.A, HEI), introduces a new series of radiation-hardened DC-DC power converters, point of load converters, and EMI filters to power space systems. |
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CoreAVI software and AMD graphics hardware bring OpenGL graphics and streaming video to avionics systems running DDC-I’s Deos RTOSPHOENIX, 9 May 2013. Avionics systems running the Deos real-time operating system (RTOS) from DDC-I, a supplier of software and services for mission- and safety-critical applications, can now utilize the AMD Radeon E4690 graphics processing unit (GPU) and Core Avionics & Industrial Inc.’s (CoreAVI’s) OpenGL SC display software driver to deliver high-performance embedded OpenGL 2D/3D graphics and streaming video. |
HGH Infrared Systems introduces Spynel-S 360-degree thermal imaging systemIGNY, France, 7 May 2013. HGH Infrared Systems, a global provider of 360-degree thermal imaging systems, has unveiled its Spynel-S high-resolution system for wide-area surveillance. |
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SAIC to combine disparate systems into novel, integrated airport management system at Denver International AirportMCLEAN, Va., 2 May 2013. Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC; NYSE:SAI) engineers have begun work on Phase I of Denver International Airport's (DIA) $4.5 million initiative to develop and implement an Integrated Airport Management System (IAMS). |
Avidyne gets Brazilian validation of DFC90 digital autopilot in Cessna 182 when interfaced with Aspen flight displayLINCOLN, Mass., 2 May 2013. Avidyne Corp. in Lincoln, Mass., has received validation from the national aviation agency of Brazil for the Avidyne DFC90 digital autopilot in Cessna 182-single-engine general-aviation aircraft when interfaced with the Evolution Pro primary flight display (PFD) from Aspen Avionics in Albuquerque, N.M. |
UTC Aerospace Systems releases compact, rugged SWIR camera well suited to airborne persistent surveillance applicationsCHARLOTTE, N.C., 1 May 2013. UTC Aerospace Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), released its next-generation Sensors Unlimited high-resolution, snapshot shortwave infrared (SWIR) camera. |
UAV-based aerial oil spill response system could assuage concerns, offset offshore drilling bans in Greenland and beyondST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland, 29 April 2013. Scout Exploration Inc. (OTCBB:SCXN) officials recommend the company’s air-deployed spill response system for responsible offshore development, operation, and advancing environmental protection, especially in the wake of a recent ban on offshore drilling licenses in Arctic waters. |
Avion Express chooses Fokker Services to install Apple iPad-based EFBs on fleet of Airbus A320 passenger jetsHOOFDDORP, The Netherlands, 28 April 2013. Flight deck avionics experts at Fokker Services in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, will install electronic flight bag (EFB) capability on the Airbus A320 fleet of charter, aircraft lease operator Avion Express in Vilnius, Lithuania. |
LDRA introduces Compliance Management System avionics compliance-management tools for DO-178C, DO-278A, DO-254 certificationSAN JOSE, Calif., 22 April 2013. LDRA, a provider of safety-critical software verification tools and software best practices, unveils the LDRA Compliance Management System (LCMS), designed to help companies develop the infrastructure to become compliant with DO-178B/C, DO-278A, and DO-254. |
Eurocopter offers Sandel Avionics display systems as part of EC135 helicopters Mid-life Efficiency PackageVISTA, Calif., 17 April 2013. Eurocopter is offering SN4500 Primary Navigation Displays and SA4550 Primary Attitude Displays from Sandel Avionics Inc., a provider of compact, integrated display systems technologies in Vista, Calif., as optional equipment on its EC135 helicopters. |
Aitech low-power, RTCA-compliant SBC designed to reduce avionics system development costsCHATSWORTH, Calif., 17 April 2013. Aitech Defense Systems Inc., a provider of embedded and mission-critical computing technologies for demanding aerospace and defense applications, announces its RTCA-compliant C920 rugged 3U CompactPCI PowerPC-based single-board computer (SBC). |
Senegal's Air Force orders A-29 Super Tucano turboprops from Embraer Defense & SecurityRIO DE JANEIRO, 15 April 2013. The Senegalese Air Force signed a contract to acquire three A-29 Super Tucano light attack, advanced training turboprops from Embraer Defense & Security. |
This could be the week for major decisions on big FBO development proposals at San Jose International AirportSAN JOSE, Calif., 14 April 2013. This could be the week of decision for competing proposals for major competing proposals for fixed-base operator (FBO) development at Norman Mineta San Jose International Airport in the heart of California's Silicon Valley technology corridor. |
DSE debuts HD displays for fixed-wing and helicopter avionics applicationsSCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 10 April 2013. Digital Systems Engineering (DSE) is introducing its new High Definition Rugged Monitors (HDRM) designed for demanding fixed-wing and helicopter applications. Interoperable with modern FLIR sensors and video surveillance systems, the HDRM provides up to 1080p60 HD imagery via flexible video inputs (3G/HD/SD-SDI, DVI-I/RGB, HDMI, RS170). |
FAA certifies ACSS SafeRoute avionics on US Airways Airbus A330 wide-body aircraftTEMPE, Ariz., 7 April 2013. FAA officials have certified US Airways (NYSE:LCC) wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft for SafeRoute, a set of four flight deck applications from ACSS, an L-3 Communications & Thales Company. |
Boeing’s new 787 battery system completes certification testingEVERETT, Wash., 5 April 2013. Boeing (NYSE:BA) officials have completed a 787 certification demonstration flight on a Boeing-owned production airplane built for LOT Polish Airlines, marking the final certification test for the new battery system and completing the testing required by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). |
LDRA integrates tool suite with MATLAB and Simulink, verifies model at object code levelWIRRAL, U.K., 5 April 2013. LDRA, a provider of standards compliance, automated software verification, source code analysis, and test tools, offers verification of the model via integration with MATLAB and Simulink. |
LDRA: Graphical debug and process automation speed developmentWIRRAL, U.K., 5 April 2013. LDRA, a provider of automated software verification, source code analysis, standards compliance, and test tools, announces the integration of the LDRA tool suite with MATLAB and Simulink, enabling verification of the model at the object code level. |