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Eurocontrol Simulates Airspace Reconfiguration Scenarios
Eurocontrol conducted a large scale multi-center real-time simulation to validate new FAB (functional airspace block) airspace and route scenarios in April.

EASA Approves Gulfstream's Synthetic Vision and RNP SAAAR
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved the retrofit of Gulfstream's SV-PFD (synthetic vision-primary flight display) on European Union-registered G550s, G500s, G450s or G350s.  EASA also approved these in-production Gulfstream models to fly RNP (required navigation performance) SAAAR (special aircraft and aircrew authorization required) approaches.

FAA Qualifies Jeppesen to Provide RNP Consulting Services
The FAA has approved Jeppesen to provide RNP (required navigation performance) services to the aviation industry as one of its qualified consultants.

First Business Jet Equipped with Rockwell Collins' Broadband Internet Service
Rockwell Collins and ARINC Direct have installed their eXchange high-speed Internet communications system on a customer's Cessna Citation X that will enable ARINC Direct's SKYLink broadband service.

EDS to Use Microsoft Tools to Modernize Airline Applications
EDS has signed a comprehensive agreement allowing it to use selected Microsoft tools, software and resources to modernize its airline reservations, flight planning and flight operations products.

Aeroflot Selects Teledyne Controls' EFB for A320s and B-767s
Aeroflot Russian Airlines has selected Teledyne Control's (electronic flight bag) for its A320s and B-767s, encompassing 56 aircraft.

Skyservice Airlines Opts for SITA's International Passenger Vetting Service
Canadian-based Skyservice Airlines will use SITA's APIS AQQ (advance passenger information quick query) application to simplify the processing of its international passengers traveling to the U.S.  APIS AQQ was approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in February.

Sloan Helicopters to Use SkyTrac's Satcom and Flight Following
Sloan Helicopters will install SkyTrac's satcom and flight following on its fleet of Eurocopter EC120B and Robinson RH44 Raven II helicopters to enhance operational safety while operating in remote locations.  Sloan is based in Lesser Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada.

Flight Explorer's Latest Pro Edition Has New Collaboration and Delay Tools
Flight Explorer (FE) has released a new version of its Professional Edition ASD (aircraft situation display) system that includes collaboration, airport delay filtering, and quick zoom tools.

New A350 XWBs to Have Rockwell Collins' Communications and Landing-Systems Packages
Airbus has selected Rockwell Collins' to supply the Communication Global Work package, Avionics Data Network, and landing systems for its new A350XWBs. These awards come in addition to Airbus' previous selection of Rockwell Collins' THSA (trimmable horizontal stabilizer actuator).

FAA Certifies ERJ 190 for 120-Minute ETOPS
The FAA has certified the Embraer ERJ 190 for 120 minute ETOPS (extended-range twin-engine operations).  Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) previously certified this third member of the E-Jets family in February.

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Chelton Flight Systems and S-TEC are Merging
Chelton Flight Systems (CFS) and S-TEC, both of which are within Cobham PLC's avionics and surveillance division, are merging as part of what is described as "Cobham's drive to develop a fully integrated cockpit and improve its customer focus."

SRA to Acquire Era Corporation
SRA International, Inc. is acquiring Era Corporation.  SRA provides technology and strategic consulting services to government organizations, and privately held Era provides surveillance technologies for the air traffic management, airport operations, military, and security markets.

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