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Mercury Computer Systems Introduces New SVS and EFB
Mercury Computer Systems introduced its expected SVS (synthetic vision system and EFB (electronic flight bag)
platforms at the recent Sun'n Fun Fly-In gathering.
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CSA Czech Airlines to Use SITA's Datalink
CSA Czech Airlines is
introducing air-ground datalink communications on its new Airbus A320 Family
aircraft after signing a contract with SITA, which is deploying three new
VHF ground stations in the Czech Republic.
GOL Opts for Boeing's Maintenance Tool
Brazil-based GOL Airlines
has opted to use Boeing's Maintenance Performance Toolbox for its 54
B-737NGs and 14 "classic" 737s.
TAAG Angola Getting a Portfolio of ARINC Flight Services
TAAG Angola Airlines has
started using a suite of ARINC datalink and flight support services that
includes graphical weather delivery and message management for its
ground-based operational personnel.
AeroMobile Says It's Ready to Provide Inflight Mobile Phone Service
AeroMobile demonstrated
"live" mobile voice, text and data communications services at the recent
Aircraft Interiors Expo 2007 in Hamburg, and displayed its production
standard aircraft equipment.
Qantas Permitted to Conduct Limited Evaluation of Inflight Mobile Phones
The Australian
Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will allow Qantas to conduct a
limited evaluation of GSM (global system for mobile communications) mobile
phones and GPRS (general packet radio service) personal devices on one of
its aircraft for up to 12 months.
Japan Airlines Selects the Thales IFE for New B-787s
Japan Airlines selected
Thales TopSeries IFE (in-flight entertainment) system for its new B-787s
that will begin arriving in mid 2008.
GB Airways to launch Rockwell Collins dPAVES IFE
GB Airways will be the
launch customer for Rockwell Collins' new IFE (in-flight entertainment)
system. The British Airways' low-cost franchise selected the system for
seven A320 Family aircraft, along with options for seven more. Hardware
deliveries will begin this coming October.
American and TDG Aerospace Develop Safety Device for B-757 Fuel Tank
American Airlines and its
partner, TDG Aerospace, have developed a kit that allows an airline to
eliminate 1,000 pounds of fuel, which is presently required to be carried in
the center fuel tanks of B-757-200s and 300s, as a precaution against a
spark leading to an explosion.
NTSB Chair: Consider Multiple Ways to Prevent Runway Collisions
U.S. National
Transportation Safety Board Chairman Mark V. Rosenker told a recent
gathering of airport executives that "prompt action is needed" to prevent
runway collisions that would creatively use "different combinations of
sensors, processors, and warning methods tailored to the requirements of
each situation."
Riga's Airport to use Era's Wide-Area Multilateration and ADS-B
Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme (LGS) has selected Era to provide a wide-area
surveillance system for the airspace surrounding the Riga International
Airport. In 2005, the airport selected Era to track aircraft, as
well as vehicles, on the airport's surface.
Oregon Deploying Sensis ADS-B Transceivers at Six State Airports
Oregon will deploy UAT
(universal access transceiver) ADS-B (automatic dependent
surveillance-broadcast) ground-based units from Sensis Corporation at six
general aviation airports across the state.
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Piper to Make Garmin's G1000 an Option on Saratoga II TC and 6X
Piper Aircraft will make
Garmin's fully integrated G1000 avionics suite available as an option on its
Saratoga II TC and Piper 6X models.
Lion Air's New B-737NGs to have Honeywell Next-Gen Weather Radar
Lion Air has selected Honeywell's next-generation weather radar and other avionics for up to 60 new B-737NGs
it has on order.
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