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| 11.09.2009 |
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Advancing NextGen Technology
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has entered into agreements with Honeywell Aerospace and Rockwell Collins for a collaborative effort to develop avionics to support Data Communications (Data Comm), so that National Air Space (NAS) users will realize...
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| 11.06.2009 |
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Paying Tribute
The Flight Safety Foundation recognized aviation achievements around the world at its 62nd Annual International Air Safety Seminar in Beijing, China. Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer William R. Voss presented the awards at a ceremony in front...
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| 11.03.2009 |
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Bush Intercontinental GetsASDE-X
Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental is now operating with an Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X), an advanced runway incursion detection and alerting system made by Sensis. Thirty-five airports will receive the technology through...
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| 11.02.2009 |
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Safety & Technology Trends
FAA Approves AWOS AV All Weather, Inc. (AWI) has been granted approval for an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Type AV (Altimeter and Visibility). AWI has been designing and producing various AWOS Types for over 20 years including AWOS Types A, I...
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| 11.02.2009 |
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Military Calls Off Search For Survivors
Following an extensive search of 644 square miles of the Pacific Ocean, rescue workers halted the search on Sunday for survivors of a midair collision involving a U.S. Marines AH-1 Cobra and a Coast Guard C-130. The crash...
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| 11.02.2009 |
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Automated Weather to Iraq
All Weather, Inc. (AWI) is working with KUANTA to increase the safety for U.S. military personnel who operate near the Kirkuk, Iraq airport. Safety is being enhanced by providing anAutomated Weather Observing System...
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| 11.01.2009 |
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Industry Scan
FAA Leadership Supportive Of NextGen Implementation Task Force Report FAA leadership complimented the work of the RTCA NextGen Mid-Term Implementation Task Force, describing its final report as an industry consensus document that helps focus the...
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| 11.01.2009 |
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People
Tracy Simpson Crane Aerospace & Electronics, based in Lynnwood, Wash., named Tracy Simpson vice president, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development. Simpson has been with Crane Aerospace & Electronics for more than 20 years, primarily in...
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| 11.01.2009 |
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Calendar
November 4 Avionics Magazine Webinar, "NextGen Task Force: Applying The Recommendations," 12 noon, EST. Visit www.aviationtoday.com/webinars. 9 SAE/TTA-Group Open Forum, Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle. Visit...
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| 11.01.2009 |
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New Products
Flight Computer Avidyne, of Lincoln, Mass., introduced an attitude-based DFC100 Digital Flight Control System, which was specifically designed for installation in Cirrus SR20s and SR22s with Avidyne’s dual Air Data and Attitude Heading Reference Systems...
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| 10.30.2009 |
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Nigerian Airports Modernized
All Weather, Inc. (AWI) has been selected to outfit seven airfields throughout Nigeria with state-of-the-art Lightning Detection and Reporting Systems. Nigeria is a country with frequent and heavy lightning activity making uninformed air travel...
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| 10.30.2009 |
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Rescuers Search For Crash Survivors
FAA has confirmed that a U.S. Marines AH-1 Cobra helicopter was involved in a mid-air collision with a Coast Guard C-130 transport over the...
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| 10.29.2009 |
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FAA Approves AWOS AV
All Weather, Inc. (AWI) has been granted approval for an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Type AV (Altimeter and Visibility). AWI has been designing and producing various AWOS Types for over 20 years including AWOS Types A, I, II, III, P, PT, T...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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Less Automation Better for Controllers
With the nation's air traffic expected to double by 2025, controllers will probably have to depend more and more on automation. But too much automation could lead to fatal mistakes when that automation fails, a former Texas Tech University psychology student...
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| 10.26.2009 |
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Safety & Technology Trends
Police Chopper Shot Down in Brazil Two Brazilian policemen were killed after their helicopter came under fire from gang members below them and crashed. The pilot struggled to put the helicopter down safely after being shot in the leg by suspected...
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| 10.23.2009 |
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Speakers Confirmed For NextGen Webinar
With the recent addition of Capt. David Strand, Boeing 757/767 program manager and technical pilot with American Airlines, the speaker panel for the Nov. 4 Avionics Magazine Webinar, “NextGen Task Force: Applying The Recommendations,” is...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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Selected Remarks of NTSB Chairman Debbie Hersman/Safety Standdown
I'd like to take the opportunity to recognize Bombardier's leadership because this seminar has grown as one of the premier events for disseminating safety information to pilots, mechanics, and managers of business jets and turboprops. It has been over a dozen...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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More Flight Delays on the Horizon
Lengthy airline delays have doubled since1990 and will get worse as the U.S. economy recovers, according to a recently released Brookings Institution report. On-time performance has improved lately because airlines have cut capacity during the recession. But...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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EAC Aviation Event to Address Air Safety
The East African Community Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency will host an aviation symposium as part of the ongoing activities to mark the bloc's 10th anniversary. The symposium, under the theme " Aviation - Linking EAC and the world...
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| 10.19.2009 |
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Terrain System Helps Prevent Chopper Ground Strikes
Honeywell says its latest Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) for helicopters has received technical design and production approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). "Honeywell's technology ensures that all helicopter pilots...
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