ATM ModernizationDSNA Demos Arrival Management Horizon Extension on 200 Commercial Flights The xStream procedure, a project led by French air navigation service provider DSNA, has been successfully tested by 200 commercial inbound flights, according to Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR). XStream is…
ConnectivitySwiss Air to Bring 3,500 iPads into Airplane Cabins Swiss International Air Lines plans to start issuing iPads to all 3,500 members of its aircraft cabin crew personnel in December — a move part of a broader digitalization strategy across all…
ConnectivityRTCA Committee Makes New PBN Recommendations The Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics (RTCA) Tactical Operations Committee (TOC) has approved a new set recommendations for the FAA to improve certain aspects of its implementation performance-based navigation (PBN) procedures throughout…
ATM ModernizationENAIRE Director Addresses Challenges in European ATM Modernization The Single European Sky ATM Research Joint Undertaking (SESAR JU) did an interview with Mateo García, director of business development of ENAIRE, Spain’s air navigation service provider. García discussed future challenges for…
CommercialFrom Biofuels to 3-D Printing, Aviation Is Going Green The aviation industry is rapidly expanding, particularly within the Middle East and Asia Pacific. In fact, China alone is projected to overtake the U.S. as the world’s leading aerospace market by 2024.…
CommercialAirbus Helicopters Explains Complexities of ADS-B Compliance Airbus Helicopters Inc. Certification Projects Manager William (Bill) Goebel said that on the path to the FAA’s 2020 ADS-B mandate, there are a few different timelines. During R&WI’s Rotorcraft Business &…
ConnectivitySaudia Airlines Deploys New Wi-Fi on 76 Airplanes Saudia Airlines has deployed new in-flight connectivity (IFC) technology across 76 aircraft with a unique business model. According to SITAONAIR, supplier of Saudia’s IFC, first and business class passengers will receive free…
CommercialTianjin Airlines to Operate First Chinese-Built Airbus A330 Tianjin Airlines will become the first commercial carrier to operate an Airbus A330 manufactured in China. Airbus made the announcement Wednesday after completing the inauguration of its new A330 completion and delivery…