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Jetstar Gains RNP Approval for Its A320s
Jetstar recently received approval from Australia's Civil Aviation Safety
Authority (CASA) to conduct RNP (required navigation performance) operations
with its A320s.
ERA Wants More Continuous Descent Approaches in Europe
Board members of the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) have unanimously agreed to call for the use of
CDAs (continuous descent approaches) at as many European airports as possible
because of the system's beneficial effects on efficiency, the environment and
flight safety.
FAA Certifies Gulfstream's Second Generation EVS and Synthetic Vision
The FAA has certified Gulfstream Aerospace's SV-PFD (synthetic vision-primary flight display) system
and its EVS II (second generation enhanced vision system) for applications on
the G350, G450, G500 and G550. This means Gulfstream is the first OEM (original
equipment manufacturer) able to provide its customers with both enhanced and synthetic vision systems.
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Turkey's Air Traffic Control to Be Modernized
Turkey's en-route center, and the airport tower systems at Esenboğa, Atatürk, Adnan Menderes, Antalya and Dalaman, will be
modernized as part of a project of the State Airports Management General
Directorate (DHMİ).
Universal Enhances Business Aircraft Online Products and Services
Universal Weather and Aviation is showcasing several new enhancements to its suite of
online scheduling and flight planning products at this year's National Business
Aviation Association Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference in Savannah.
FAA Approves Universal Weather as Qualified Internet Communication Provider
The FAA has approved Universal Weather and Aviation as a QICP (qualified internet
communication provider).
Researchers Develop Magnetic System to Monitor Airport Movements
A team of European researchers have developed a unique system that uses small sensors that monitor
the "magnetic fingerprint" of aircraft to pinpoint their location on airports.
Northwest Airlines Will Use SolArc's Fuel Management System
Northwest Airlines will implement SolArc's RightAngle system to manage its jet fuel supply, logistics,
accounting and price hedging for its domestic and international operations.
Singapore Airlines to Use Jeppesen EFB Applications and Data
Singapore Airlines will use Jeppesen EFB (electronic flight bag) applications and
operational data, including aircraft performance calculations, as well as
traditional paper charts.
Goodrich's EFB Installation Certified on Bombardier's Global Series
Goodrich received a STC (supplemental type certificate) from Transport Canada for its EFB (electronic
flight bag) installation on Bombardier's Global Express, Global XRS and Global 5000.
Continental to Offer Live TV and Wi-Fi Services on Some Domestic Flights
Continental Airlines will offer live, inflight satellite-based television and
Wi-Fi services from LiveTV on its "new generation aircraft" operating within
the continental U.S. beginning in January 2009.
American Airlines Begins Installing Aircell's Broadband Connectivity for Passengers
American Airlines has completed the first aircraft installation of an Aircell passenger
communications system at its Kansas City maintenance base. The airline plans to
install and test AirCell's internet broadband technology on all 15 of its
B-767-200s, which primarily fly transcontinental routes.
Southwest and Row 44 to Test Satellite Broadband Internet
Southwest Airlines is partnering with Row 44 to test satellite-delivered broadband Internet access on
four of its B-737s; they hope to commence the evaluation this summer.
Airservices Australia Wants to Revamp Towers with New Technology
Airservices Australia is releasing a tender for new communications and equipment that would be required
as part of a control tower technology upgrade program, codenamed Project
Mercury, which could involve as many as 26 airports.
China Planning Substantial Increase in Airports
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) is planning to substantially
expand the number of China's airports by 2020.
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