ATM ModernizationNew Flight Test Shows Potential of Space-Based ADS-B The FAA and Aireon completed a flight test using space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) technology in the New York and Washington flight information regions. The test collected ADS-B data to be used…
ConnectivityShenzhen Airlines to Evaluate Inmarsat’s SB-S Platform China’s Shenzhen Airlines said it anticipates significant growth in passenger demand. To prepare, it is considering Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S), Inmarsat said. The airline plans to launch an in-flight evaluation of the next-generation…
ATM ModernizationEASA Takes Step Toward Airport Design Reform EASA sees technology making some airport design provisions outdated. To ease the process, EASA has launched a consultation for new certification specifications for airports, it said. “Modern aircraft have very precise guidance…
Business & GAEmbraer's Quality That Attracted Uber Partnership for Urban Air Mobility Uber is pursuing urban air transport in the form of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL). The rideshare company has formed multiple partnerships, including one with Embraer, it said at its Elevate Summit…
ATM Modernization5 Questions with AEA’s Paula Derks on ADS-B Equipage The FAA’s ADS-B deadline is not really 2020. On paper it may be, but the reality is that aircraft must be equipped by Dec. 31, 2019. Come Jan. 1, 2020, at 12:01…
CommercialIs the US Commercial Industry Running Out of Mechanics? Maintenance, repair and overhaul executives are concerned that the number of adequately trained mechanics will dwindle, according to the Oliver Wyman 2017 MRO survey, “When Growth Outpaces Capacity.” His findings said the…
MilitaryBAE Systems Gives 3rd Dimension to Passive Warning Systems BAE Systems recently presented its 3-D advanced warning system (3DAWS) for the first time, the company said. The product suite is designed to increase aircraft survivability from advanced threats. “With the rapidly…
MilitaryDARPA Awards Rockwell Collins Navy Contract for Cybersecurity Following a successful demonstration, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected Rockwell Collins’ cybersecurity techniques for the U.S. Navy, Rockwell Collins said. The techniques were developed by Rockwell Collins and…