ATM ModernizationNextGen Implementation Prompts Congressional Review [Avionics Today 10-03-2014] Lawmakers are calling for a review of the FAA's structure following a report by the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General (OIG) regarding Air Traffic Controller (ATC)…
ATM ModernizationSingle European Sky to NextGen: A Harmonized Approach to the Future Global Airspace The Single European Sky (SES) initiative and NextGen are two of the most transformative Air Traffic Management (ATM) technology modernization projects in the history of the global aviation industry. New technology currently…
CommercialAirbus Zephyr Proves Value For Civil Operations in Middle East [Avionics Today 10-01-2014] The solar-powered Zephyr Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) has completed a flight at more than 61,000 feet above the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) approved…
CommercialEuropean Approval Issued for Airbus A350 [Avionics Today 09-30-2014] Airbus has received type certification for its A350-900 wide body passenger jet from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The EASA approval clears Airbus for delivery of the first…
ATM ModernizationFAA to Review Safety at Air Traffic Control Centers Following Chicago Fire [Avionics Today 09-29-2014] The FAA is working with its Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) and technicians to restore normal flight operations in and out of Chicago-area airports following an incident that occurred at…
ATM ModernizationHuman Factors Students Ready to Keep NextGen Avionics Grounded in Reality [Avionics Today 09-16-2014] As new aviation technology and capabilities such as touchscreen displays, Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) and Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) become more commonplace in fixed and rotary wing cockpits over…
CommercialGogo, T-Mobile to Introduce New In-flight Connectivity Model [Avionics Today 09-11-2014] Gogo's major announcement of a new partnership with wireless cell phone service provider T-Mobile has introduced a new model for in-flight smartphone connectivity. Beginning Sept. 17, T-Mobile customers will…
CommercialAirbus Flight Ops Data Subsidiary Coming to Thailand [Avionics Today 09-10-2014] Airbus has announced its latest aviation business venture in the Asia Pacific region, a new subsidiary to produce flight operations data for use by airlines. The new center, Airbus…
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