MilitaryADS-B Security Risk Remains Unresolved for US Military U.S. Defense Department (DOD) officials are working with the FAA to develop a solution that can address security concerns associated with equipping thousands of military aircraft with ADS-B Out transponders over the…
CommercialFAA Funded for Five Years: Reauthorization Bill Passes Congress with Wide Support The U.S. Senate has passed a bill to reauthorize the FAA ahead of the extended Oct. 5 deadline, providing five years of funding for the agency for the first time in 36…
CommercialGarmin to Develop Vehicle Management Computer for Bell Air Taxi Bell is teaming with Garmin International to develop and integrate autonomous vehicle management computer (VMC) systems on Bell vertical-takeoff-and-landing aircraft to enable urban mobility. Scott Drennan, VP of innovation at Bell, said…
ATM ModernizationUber 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 ModernizationCan Automation Enable a Time-Based US Air Traffic System? The FAA’s goal of moving to a time-based air traffic system is challenged by the unpredictability of severe weather and the ability of air traffic controllers to introduce more automation into the…
CommercialUTC Given New Requirements to Complete Rockwell Collins Acquisition United Technologies Corp. will be required to divest Rockwell Collins’ pneumatic ice protection systems and trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuators (THSAs) businesses to complete its $30 billion acquisition of the avionics maker. The…
CommercialBuzzer-Beating Bill: FAA Set to Get Funding Before Shut-Down with Congress Reauthorization Vote The U.S. Senate today voted 90-7 to end debate on the FAA reauthorization bill which would keep it funded for the next five years and prevent an agency shutdown next week. The…