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DOT IG Says FAA "Faces Challenges" on NextGen Development
Lou E. Dixon, the U.S. Department of Transportation's assistant inspector general for aviation and special program audits, wrote in a recent report to Congress that the FAA "faces challenges" in developing NextGen, just as it does in completing existing modernization projects while maintaining existing facilities.

China Opens New Air Route to Europe
China has implemented a new route between Europe and Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong that will reduce distances up to 60 miles.

Alaska's Governor Signs Low-Interest Loan Bill for ADS-B
Alaska's Governor Sarah Palin has signed legislation that offers low-interest loans to Alaskan aircraft owners who install ADS-B (automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast) technology in their aircraft.

Avidyne Developing New Single-Pilot IFR FMS
Avidyne Corporation is nearing the certification phase of a new WAAS (wide area augmentation system)-enabled GPS/NAV/COM (navigation/communications) FMS (flight management system), designed to reduce workload for single pilots while flying IFR (instrument flight rules).

Jeppesen Offering Flight Planning via Mobile Phones and PDAs
Jeppesen is offering a new subscription service that brings flight planning and other information to smart phones and PDAs (personal digital assistants).

Airbus-Led Group Demonstrates New In-Trail Procedure During Flight
Airbus and its partners working on a project called CRISTAL ITP (in-trail procedure) that enables aircraft to more easily change altitudes in remote (non-radar) regions have demonstrated it for the first time while inflight.

African ATM Organization to Work with IATA on Aviation Improvements
The African air traffic management organization, ASECNA and IATA have agreed to work together on several aviation improvement projects including ADS-B and C (automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast and contract).

Qantas Selects Maintenix Maintenance Software
Qantas has selected Mxi Technologies' Maintenix software to replace its legacy maintenance system fleet wide.

Air Canada Selects Mxi Technologies' Maintenance Management Software
Air Canada has selected Mxi Technologies' Maintenix software to provide a fleet-wide integrated management system for its entire maintenance and engineering organization.

Europe Standardizing Future Operational Datalink Services
Europe has started standardizing future operational datalink services based on the operational trials of CPDLC (controller-pilot datalink communications) conducted under the auspices of its LINK2000+ Program.

SAS to Outsource Voice Services to SITA
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will use SITA to provide all of its international voice telecommunication services for 800 users in 40 locations across 23 countries. The move is expected to reduce SAS's voice service contracts from over 100 to a single one with SITA, and save the airline $3.6 million (U.S.).

TSA Adding More Millimeter Wave Imaging Technology Trials
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will trial millimeter wave technology at Los Angeles and New York's Kennedy airports to evaluate its use in detecting weapons, explosives, and other concealed threat items on passengers, without having to make physical contact.  The system is already used at Phoenix Sky-Harbor.

U.S. Customs to Pilot International Registered Traveler Program
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will launch a pilot program this summer that uses biometric fingerprint technology to expedite the screening and processing of low-risk, frequent international "trusted" travelers entering the U.S.

HelicoptersNZ to Use SkyTrac Satcom and Flight Following
New Zealand's HelicoptersNZ has selected SkyTrac's satellite communication and flight following system to help manage its fleet of 39 helicopters that operate in remote offshore areas to support the oil industry.

Sensis ASDE-X Commissioned at Washington's Dulles
Washington Dulles has become the twelfth airport to get an operational Sensis' ASDE-X (airport surface detection equipment - model x) system. The FAA is deploying ASDE-X at 35 U.S. airports.

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