ATM Modernization

Unmanned Vs. Manned: How Civil UAS is Shaping Up in Europe

[Avionics Today 10-15-2014] The European Commission, like many government agencies across the globe, is racing to regulate airspace for civil Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) as quickly as technology and business opportunities in…

Commercial

IndiGo Signs MoU for Single Largest Order of Airbus A320neo

Airbus A320neo in IndiGo livery. Photo: Airbus [Avionics Today 10-15-2014] Indian domestic airline, IndiGo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 250 firm A320neo family aircraft. The agreement will become Airbus’…

ATM Modernization

GHG Emissions Drop while Fuel Savings Rise, NAV Canada Reports

[Avionics Today 10-15-2014] Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B), Area Navigation (RNAV) and other technology initiatives are helping to significantly reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, according to NAV Canada’s annual Collaborative Initiatives for…

ATM Modernization

Barcelona Airport Ready to Expand Helicopter Procedures

SESAR JU helicopter SNI during flight trials in June. Photo: SESAR JU [Avionics Today 10-14-2014] The Barcelona Airport is ready for new satellite-based helicopter flight procedures, after a series of flight trials…

ATM Modernization

FAA Restores Operations to Chicago ATC Center

Chicago O’Hare Airport. Photo: peddhapati (flickr) [Avionics Today 10-14-2014] Two weeks after its closure, the FAA has restored air traffic operations at the Chicago En Route Center in Aurora, Ill. The center…

Commercial

Boeing Starts Stringer Production for 737 MAX

Joggle Press operator Rich Harrison prepares the first 737 MAX fuselage stringer for the press by brushing on lubricant. Photo: Boeing [Avionics Today 10-14-2014] Boeing has started production of the first 737…