ATM ModernizationFAA to Review Safety at Air Traffic Control Centers Following Chicago Fire [Avionics Today 09-29-2014] The FAA is working with its Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) and technicians to restore normal flight operations in and out of Chicago-area airports following an incident that occurred at…
Business & GALatin American Business Aviation Booms: Embraer CEO, Analyst Agree [Avionics Today 09-26-2014] The last 10 years have seen dramatic economic growth for Latin America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Flourishing in tandem with the rise in industry and business is, of course,…
ATM ModernizationGlobal Gateway Alliance Calls for Firm Deadline on NextGen Completion FAA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Photo: Matthew Bisanz via Wikipedia Avionics Today 09-26-2014] The Global Gateway Alliance, a nonprofit created in 2012 to address airport infrastructure challenges at the New York metropolitan…
CommercialAirbus’ A320neo Takes Flight with Pratt and Whitney Engines Airbus A320neo and crew after first flight. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 09-26-2014] The maiden flight of the A320neo, the first of its model to fly, has landed back at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in…
CommercialING Robotic Aviation Conducts Responder UAV Maintenance Training for East African Customers Two trainees with First Secretary Enock Aroni of the Kenyan High Commission. Photo: Marketwired [Avionics Today 09-26-2014] ING Robotic Aviation is conducting a 10-day maintenance course for East Africa-based Keymerging Technologies on…
Business & GABombardier and Macquarie AirFinance Sign Purchase Agreement for Up To 50 CSeries Aircraft The Bombardier CS300 in flight. Photo: Bombardier [Avionics Today 09-26-2014] Bombardier has announced that a wholly owned affiliate of Macquarie AirFinance has signed a firm purchase agreement for 40 CS300 jetliners and…
CommercialFAA Grants Use of Commercial UAS on TV and Movie Sets The FAA has granted the use of commercial UAS on TV and movie sets. Photo: Wikipedia [Avionics Today 09-26-2014] The United States Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced the department has granted regulatory…
ATM ModernizationAEA Stresses Decreased Regulation in Meeting with Members of European Parliament [Avionics Today 09-25-2014] For the fourth consecutive year, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) held a networking event in the European Parliament. The Sept. 24 event was hosted and attended by Members…