ATM ModernizationNATS Inks ATC Partnership with University of West Scotland Professor Ehsan Mesbahi, vice principal and pro vice-chancellor at the University of the West of Scotland and Alastair Muir, director of NATS’ Prestwick air traffic control center. Photo: NATS [Avionics Today 06-02-2016]…
CommercialCobham to Equip A320neo with Radio and Audio Integrated Management System Philippe Mhun, senior vice-president, procurement equipment, systems and support, Airbus (left) signs the contract with Eiji Kawaishi, senior vice president, Cobham Aerospace Communications (right). Photo: Cobham [Avionics Today 06-02-2016] Airbus has awarded…
MilitaryLockheed Martin Completes Initial Flight Tests of Fifth Generation Pilot Training Aircraft Lockheed Martin T-50A jet trainer takes flight in T-X competition. Photo: Lockheed Martin [Avionics Today 06-02-2016] Lockheed Martin completed the initial flight test of its T-50A configured aircraft, the company's aircraft offering…
ATM ModernizationNAC Updates on Latest Benefits, Challenges for NextGen Program [Avionics Magazine 06-02-2016] The 2016 annual RTCA symposium began Wednesday, June 1, with a panel discussion featuring pilot, air traffic controller, avionics manufacturing and research and development perspectives from the NextGen Advisory…
ATM ModernizationADS-B Case Study: Equipping 100,000 Aircraft By Jan. 1, 2020, the FAA has mandated Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipage for all aircraft operating in the National Airspace System (NAS) above 10,000 feet, as well as for…
ATM ModernizationHarris Completes Aireon’s ADS-B Satellite Components Aireon global space-based ADS-B diagram. Photo: Aireon [Avionics Today 06-01-2016] Harris Corp. has finished production on all Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) 1090 Extended Squitter (ES) receiver payloads that will enable Aireon’s satellite-based…
Business & GASukhoi Superjet 100 Meets First European Customer CityJet’s Sukhoi Superjet 100. Photo: Superjet International [Avionics Today 06-01-2016] Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and SuperJet International, a joint venture between Leonardo-Finmeccanica Company and Sukhoi Holding, have delivered the first Sukhoi Superjet…
CommercialBoeing Names New President of China Branch John Bruns, president, Boeing China. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 06-01-2016] Boeing has named company veteran John Bruns president of Boeing China, effective July 1. In this new role, Bruns, 51, will serve…
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