ATM ModernizationNSA Regulatory Group Backs Borealis Free Route Airspace Program [Avionics Today 03-09-2015] The National Supervisory Authorities (NSAs) responsible for regulating civil aviation in nine North European states have agreed to work together to support the Borealis program, a major initiative delivering…
Business & GASolar Impulse 2 Takes Off to Fly the World Completely Connected Co-pilots Andre Borschberg and Bertrand Piccard board the Solar Impulse 2 for the first leg of the round-the-world flight. Photo: Solar Impulse [Avionics Today 03-09-2015] Solar Impulse 2, the first completely solar…
ATM ModernizationScottish ATCs Make Way for Direct Route Airspace Workers at Prestwick ATC Center. Photo: NATS Press Office [Avionics Today 03-06-2015] Airlines can now choose their own direct routes through parts of Scottish airspace with the introduction of a new technique…
CommercialViva Aerobus Inks Extended Heavy Maintenance Contract with Pulsar Viva Aerobus aircraft. Photo: Viva Aerobus [Avionics Today 03-06-2015] Viva Aerobus Airlines, based in Apodaca, Mexico, is extending its contract for heavy maintenance services with Pulsar Aviation Services for an additional three…
ATM ModernizationExelis to Deploy Osyris Air Traffic Management System at Changi Airport Air traffic queue. Photo: Exelis [Avionics Today 03-06-2015] Changi Airport Group has awarded a contract for Exelis to deploy its Osyris pre-departure sequence planner at Singapore Changi Airport. When implemented, the two entities…
Business & GAEsterline Sees Slow First Quarter, Expects Pick Up in 2015 [Avionics Today 03-06-2015] Esterline reported results for its first fiscal quarter, ended Jan. 30, a 13-week quarter in which sales totaled $446.3 million. Sales are down slightly when compared with results from…
CommercialIcy Conditions Send Delta MD-88 Aircraft Off the Runway Delta MD-88 aircraft like the one that skidded off the runway Thursday morning. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 03-06-2015] Delta Air Lines flight 1086 lost hold of the runway Thursday morning during landing…
Business & GAAirbus, Esterline CMC Avionics Power New H160 [Avionics Today 03-05-2015] Airbus Helicopters’ unveiling of its H160 at Heli Expo 2015 this week launched a new era in rotorcraft technology and performance for the French airframe manufacturer. The announcement also…