ATM Modernization

Uber Eyes Regulation Changes to Facilitate Air Taxi Plans

A considerable decrease to the current FAA-controlled airspace separation requirements is a built-in assumption in Uber Elevate’s business model as the company scales up, according to Tom Prevot, Uber’s director of airspace…

ATM Modernization

Can One ATM Tower Remotely Manage Multiple Airports?

Testing for SESAR 2020 indicates that a single remote tower with updated displays and tools can manage multiple airports. The simulations, which were conducted by Frequentis AG, HungaroControl, the German Aerospace Center…

Commercial

Boeing Gets FAA Certification for 737 MAX 9

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is certified for commercial service thanks to an amended type certificate granted by the FAA, Boeing has announced. The 737 MAX 9 raises capacity compared to the…

ATM Modernization

German Firms Develop ATC Assistance Tools Under SESAR

DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung and GLVI Gesellschaft für Luftverkehrsinformatik, have developed a prototype system that can help air traffic controllers monitor flight paths, DFS said. The system was tested in extensive simulations, DFS…

ATM Modernization

FAA Gets Funding to Study Spectrum Auction

The FAA is part of a multi-agency team that has received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approximately $71.5 million in funding to proceed with an effort to…