ATM Modernization

Avoiding Trouble Ahead

A ground-based reporting system using information from the nation’s network of Next-Generation (NEXRAD) Doppler radars can help pilots avoid turbulence by transmitting real-time data on clouds and storms. The system, designed by…

Commercial

Applying SAAAR

In December 2005, FAA published Advisory Circular 90-101, "Approval Guidance for RNP Procedures with SAAAR (Special Aircraft and Aircrew Approval Required)." This AC provides guidance material for approvals to take advantage of…

Business & GA

Product Focus: Connectors

Few other components in aerospace have changed as little as connectors have over the years. However, the connector has been roused from its slumber by the introduction of new aircraft — Boeing’s…

ATM Modernization

New Products

Data Storage VMETRO unveiled three storage devices for use with its Vortex data recording services. The rack mount storage units provide 4Gb fibre channel Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks (RAID) and Switched…

Military

BAE, Metronor AS in Boresight Pact

BAE Systems awarded Norway-based Metronor AS an additional Harmolign boresight system contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. The contract covers development and supply of a new configuration of the Harmolign boresight system…

Commercial

AirBaltic Signs with AD Aerospace

AirBaltic, Latvia's national airline, selected U.K.-based AD Aerospace Ltd., to provide video based cockpit security systems for Boeing 737 and 757 commercial airliners. The company said the CabinVu-123 Cockpit Door Monitoring Systems…

Military

McDonnell Douglas Wins Air Force Work

Boeing subsidiary McDonnell Douglas was awarded a $9.1 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to provide T-38C Avionics Upgrade Program post production support. The contract also calls for McDonnell Douglas to…

Military

BAE Systems Awarded Air Force Contract

BAE Systems has been awarded a $28.1 million U.S. Air Force contract to provide radar warning receiver systems for new C-130J transport aircraft. BAE Systems said its AN/ALR-56M radar warning receiver detects…