ATM Modernization

SESAR Launches Study on UAS Integration

The SESAR Joint Undertaking (JU), a public-private partnership formed to manage the Development phase of the airspace modernization initiative, has launched a study on the integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the airspace. Civilian…

ATM Modernization

DoT IG: Lack of Program Requirements Stalling NextGen

FAA has failed to provide adequate, finalized program requirements of the six transformational NextGen programs, which is causing concern over equipage and ultimately delaying the benefits of NextGen, according to a Department…

Military

Supplying the Last Mile

Photo/Capt. Richard Barker, U.S. Army KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - With its smaller frame and dual turboprop engines, the C-27J Spartan aircraft may not look like much. However, to soldiers on the ground,…

Business & GA

Eclipse Awarded Production Certificate from FAA

Eclipse Aerospace received FAA production certification for its Eclipse 550 twin-engine jet. The production certificate allows Eclipse to manufacture the very light jet and its parts in conformance with FAA-approved type design, and…

ATM Modernization

General Dynamics Awarded ATC Radar Contract

General Dynamics C4 Systems received a contract from FAA for radios that allow air traffic control personnel to communicate with commercial and military aircraft throughout the National Airspace System (NAS). The 10-year,…

Military

Northrop Grumman to Produce Fire Scouts for Navy

The U.S. Navy has selected Northrop Grumman to produce the next-generation Fire Scout unmanned helicopter using the Bell 407 airframe. The new variant provides greater range, endurance and payload capacity to ship…

Business & GA

NASA Selects Saab Sensis for Airport Surface Research

NASA selected Saab Sensis for the NASA Research Announcement (NRA) “Adaptation of a Surface Management Tool to Multiple, Capacity-Constrained Airports.” Under the NRA, Saab Sensis will identify three current-day capacity-constrained airports and…