ATM Modernization

Flight Tests of LDACS Prototype Under Way in Germany

Engineers and pilots at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) are the world’s first aerospace industry researchers to flight test a prototype L-band Digital Aeronautical Communications System (LDACS), which could become a key…

ATM Modernization

Germany to Launch Remote Airport Operations in January

Germany’s first landing and take off of airplanes monitored remotely by air traffic controllers occurred at Saarbrücken Airport on Dec. 4. Both aircraft, a Luxair Bombardier DHC 8400 arriving from Luxembourg and a…

Military

Airbus Cancels Innovation Day in Germany

The German federal parliament is questioning the combat readiness of military equipment, including A400 military transport aircraft, Tiger attack helicopters and NH90 multi-role helicopters delivered to Germany's armed forces, or Bundeswehr. A…