ATM Modernization

First European Airport to Implement SWIM

Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport will be the first in Europe to implement SWIM. Photo: Eurocontrol [Avionics Magazine 10-13-2016] Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport, France’s second busiest, will become the first airport…

Business & GA

Public Service H175 Completes Initial Testing

Airbus Helicopters’ H175 was originally equipped for offshore transport operations. Now the new variant has search and rescue, emergency medical services, law enforcement, firefighting and border security capabilities. Photo: Airbus Helicopters [Avionics…

Commercial

FAA Validates Alaska Airlines’ Own Safety Management System

Alaska Airlines flight. Photo: Alaska Airlines [Avionics Magazine 10-12-2016] The FAA has accepted Alaska Airlines’ and Horizon Air’s Safety Management System (SMS), capping a five-year effort to develop and refine a comprehensive,…