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Monday, November 9, 2009
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 the benefits of the Data Comm program---and the... [read more]
November 6, 2009 N/A
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...
November 3, 2009 N/A
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...
November 2, 2009 Air Safety Week
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...
November 2, 2009 Rotor & Wing
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...
November 2, 2009 N/A
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...
November 1, 2009 Avionics
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...
November 1, 2009 Avionics
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...
November 1, 2009 Avionics
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...
November 1, 2009 Avionics
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...
October 30, 2009 N/A
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...
October 30, 2009 Rotor & Wing
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...
October 29, 2009 N/A
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...
October 26, 2009 Air Safety Week
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...
October 26, 2009 Air Safety Week
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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