ATM Modernization

People

Shahram Askarpour Innovative Solutions & Support, based in Exton, Pa., promoted Shahram Askarpour to president of the company. He will replace Roman Ptakowski, who is retiring. Ptakowski will continue to serve as…

ATM Modernization

Calendar

May 14-16 European Business Aviation Association Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), Geneva PALEXPO and Geneva International Airport, Geneva, Switzerland. Visit www.ebace.aero. 22-24 Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA)/FAA/NASA Technical Symposium, Resorts Hotel and Casino,…

Commercial

Marines Order Raven UAS from AeroVironment

AeroVironment received a $3.7 million order from the Marine Corps to supply RQ-11B Raven small unmanned aircraft systems and initial spares packages. The RQ-11B Raven unmanned aircraft system is a 4.2-pound, backpackable,…

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…

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…

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,…