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NetJets and FAA Sign NextGen Implementation MoU

Under the five-year MoU, NetJets will work with Ohio State University on analyzing airspace operations data and NextGen implementation.

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February 20, 2015

Nations work towards Asia Pacific Single Sky

The Asia Pacific region is progressing toward a cooperative air traffic management environment

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February 16, 2015

Australia Modernizing ATC Technology

Australian air navigation service provider Airservices inked a deal with Saab Sensis to install that company’s Integrated Tower Automation Suite.

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February 13, 2015

Saab Wins Second-Phase Tower System Contract in Australia

Airservices Australia awarded Saab a contract for the second phase of its national tower technology improvement program.

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February 10, 2015

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Aireon Will Help Improve Tracking in Singapore FIR

ADS-B ATC surveillance will begin after the launch of Aireon’s new satellites.

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February 8, 2015

Harris To Acquire Exelis, Merging U.S. Government Suppliers

The combination of Harris and Exelis will create a major supplier of IT and communications system to the U.S. government and military.

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February 6, 2015

Pilots Should Pay Close Attention When Departing SJC

The FAA has already violated a number of pilots for misreading the departure procedure.

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February 5, 2015

FAA Seeks Funding for Security Steps, Data Communications

The FAA's budget request of $15.8 billion contains $235 million to begin rolling out data communications between pilots and controllers.

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February 3, 2015

Lidar System Measures Wake Turbulence at Dubai Airport

Dubai Air Navigation Services is analyzing wake turbulence at Dubai International Airport using a light detection and ranging system.

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January 29, 2015

Four Steps That Could Transform ATM in the Middle East

The region's airspace is saturated and large portions are off limits to civilian use, said the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization.

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January 24, 2015

EASA Stepping Up Performance-based Navigation Ops

Proposal aims to extend performance based navigation (procedures beyond the 24 European Union airports required by the Pilot Common Project Regulation.

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January 20, 2015

U.S. Army Interest Suggests eLoran Might Have a Future as GPS Backup

The Army Contracting Command has issued a Request for Information (RFI) covering eLoran receivers for maritime, aviation and/or vehicular platforms.

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January 19, 2015

Pro Star Receives Change 7.1 AML STC

The upgrade is a software change and is available from authorized BendixKing and Honeywell dealers.

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January 17, 2015

Asia-Pac Drops LOA Requirement for ADS-B Ops

Some states have no or insufficient operational approval processes.

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January 16, 2015

Pilot Seeks FAA Change to ADS-B Mandate

Eliminating the requirement for some would encourage owners of lower cost GA aircraft to keep flying.

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January 16, 2015

FAA Takes Aim at Flight Plan Discrepancies

Agency says discrepancies “can lead to a loss of separation and an increase in workload for ATC and flight crews.”

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January 12, 2015

NetJets Europe Leading Sesar Demo Project

The demonstration project will test synthetic vision, enhanced vision and other technologies for approach and landing into European airports.

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January 9, 2015

'Climb Via' Clearances Continue To Confuse Pilots

Recent blanket implementation of "'climb via' dilutes its effectiveness and has caused confusion among some cockpit crewmembers.”

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January 6, 2015

Airlines Mixed on IATA Flight Tracking Recommendations

Recommendations on tamper-proofing systems meet with skepticism

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December 11, 2014

Europe Appoints Group as Sesar 'Deployment Manager'

The European Commission designated a group of airlines, air navigation service providers and airports as Sesar 'Deployment Manager.'

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December 9, 2014