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China Eastern Airlines Demonstrates RNP Approach into Linzhi
China Eastern Airlines
demonstrated a RNP (required navigation performance) approach into Tibet’s
Linzhi airport, using a procedure designed by Boeing's Jeppesen subsidiary.
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More Details Emerge about FAA's Airspace Flow Program Changes
Not only is the FAA
doubling the number of AFPs (airspace flow programs) it will use to manage
traffic flows this summer, it also is increasing the use of "dynamic"
programs, and filling slots through what it calls "adaptive compression."
Herculeze Offering More Reliable Headphone Connectors
Herculeze Connectors says
it has a high-tech replacement for traditional passenger entertainment
headphone jacks that are prone to damage and frequent failure.
EMS SATCOM Adds Voice Capability to Its Cabin Gateway Product
EMS SATCOM, a division of
EMS Technologies, has unveiled a new cabin gateway product that will enable
voice capability via either Inmarsat or Iridium, and is available for either
new installations or retrofits.
EASA Certifies AirCell's Axxess Satcom on Citation 650
The European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) has certified AirCell's Axxess satcom system for
use on Citation 650s.
Honeywell Gets TSO Approval for Falcon 7x Avionics
The FAA has approved
Honeywell's integrated avionics for the Falcon 7X.
Thai Airways Launches New Passenger Services with SITA Platform
Thai Airways
International has launched a new range of passenger self-service
functionality, including Internet booking, self-service check-in, and online
redemption of frequent flyer points, using an integrated platform from SITA.
Sikorsky to Offer Flightscape's Flight Data Monitoring Program
Sikorsky Aircraft will
offer Flightscape's flight data monitoring capability for its S-76 and S-92
helicopters.
FAA IG: Runway Incursions Down, But More Needs to Done
In its recently issued
final report on the FAA's actions to address runway incursions, the agency's
inspector general (IG) says his office found that significant
progress has been made, compared to five years ago, but proactive measures
need to be maintained.
Jeppesen Standardizing Runway Incursion "Hot Spot" Depictions
Jeppesen is in the
process of depicting so-called runway-incursion hot spots in a
standardized magenta color on pertinent airport diagrams to increase
pilot awareness of areas that are prone to cause confusion.
Singapore's Changi to Deploy A-SMGCS Developed by HITT and Era
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has
selected HITT (Holland Institute of Traffic Technology) of the Netherlands
and Era Corporation of the United States to deploy an A-SMGCS
(advanced-surface management ground control system) at Singapore's Changi
airport.
Mike Cirillo to Leave ATO System Operations for Alaskan Post
Mike Cirillo is stepping
down as the FAA's Air Traffic Organization's vice president of system
operations to become the new FAA's Alaskan regional administrator.
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Hawker Beechcraft Selects Pro Line 21 for King Air C90GTi
Hawker Beechcraft has
selected Rockwell Collins's Pro Line 21 avionics for its Beechcraft King Air
C90GTi aircraft.
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