ATM ModernizationIATA, Harris Look to Battle ATM Inefficiencies with New Data-Sharing Tool [Avionics Magazine 10-17-2016] A new cloud-based tool that promises to up efficiency in Air Traffic Management (ATM) and improve collaboration across key aviation decision-makers is on the cusp of launching under the…
CommercialNew Approvals Grant Satcom Direct Expanded Repair, Manufacturing Means Satcom Direct headquarters. Photo: Satcom Direct [Avionics Magazine 10-17-2016] The FAA has granted Satcom Direct (SD) Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its SD Wi-Fi Hub. The European Aviation Safety Administration has also…
CommercialSaab ASSC Improves Situational Awareness at San Francisco Airport San Francisco International Airport. Photo: San Francisco International Airport [Avionics Magazine 10-18-2016] Defense and security company Saab’s Airport Surface Surveillance Capability (ASSC) is now operational for the FAA at San Francisco International…
MilitaryHow Boeing Converts F-16s to Unmanned Configuration [Avionics Magazine 10-14-2016] On Sept. 23, 2016, the U.S. Air Force declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the QF-16, the unmanned configuration of the fourth generation F-16 fighter jet. Avionics Magazine recently…
CommercialAFI KLM E&M Plans to Mine Big Data to Streamline Airline Operations [Avionics Magazine 10-14-2016] AFI KLM Engineering and Maintenance (E&M) is implementing a range of solutions based on exploiting the data from aircraft systems with a view to improving maintenance models and processes,…
ATM ModernizationAirbus Highlights Role in Next Phase of SESAR To brief the airline community on SESAR 1 achievements and SESAR 2020 opportunities, Airbus hosted a customer focus group in Toulouse, France, which was attended by representatives from European airlines and key…
CommercialNASA Announces First Test of Drones Flying Beyond-Line-Of-Sight Drone Co-habitation Services operates a Phantom 3 commercial multi-rotor unmanned aircraft, one of 11 vehicles in the UTM TCL2 demonstration that will fly beyond line of sight of the pilot in command…
CommercialBoeing Launches 777X Facility in St. Louis Boeing 777X. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Magazine 10-14-2016] Boeing has formally opened a new composite center on its St. Louis campus that will house the company’s largest commercial aviation work statement ever placed…
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