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FAA Updates and Expands Its OEP
The FAA has published the first version of its expanded Operational Evolution
Partnership (OEP), in which it defines its path to America's Next Generation Air
Transportation System (NextGen).
EROTHAI Launches ATFM Services for Afghanistan Overflights
AEROTHAI (Aeronautical Radio of Thailand) has begun operating ATFM (air traffic flow
management) services for westbound aircraft from South and Southeast Asia
airports transiting Afghanistan airspace to destinations in Europe.
Nav Canada to Reduce Service Charges by 4%
Nav Canada will reduce its customer service charges by a total of four percent
effective August 1, 2007.
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September 18 at the
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RTCA Offering New Document for FANS and ATN Interoperability
RTCA is offering a new document describing interoperability standards for aircraft
equipped with FANS 1/A (future air navigation system) datalink and aircraft
equipped with ATN (aeronautical telecommunications network) datalink, to operate
in the same environment.
Australia's New Aeronautical Message Handling System Operational
Airservices Australia's new AMHS (aeronautical message handling system), which
it implemented in cooperation with COMSOFT, is now operational.
Telenor Satellite Launches New Secure Networking Technology
Telenor Satellite Services, a subsidiary of
Telenor of Norway, has what it calls "the first in a series of secure networking
value added services" meant to help users to filter out security attacks and
unwanted Internet content when using satellite communications.
Bristol Airport Partners with SITA to Boost Passenger Handling Capacity
Bristol International Airport is switching to SITA's open IT platform - including
self-service check-in kiosks - to handle its predicted passenger growth.
XL Airways to Use MEZZ's "Cost-Neutral" IFE Service
XL Airways, a U.K. charter operator, has launched what is described as a unique
"cost-neutral" IFE (in flight entertainment) system from MEZZO.
New Report: Biz Jets Will Account for the Majority of Broadband Market
According to a new report prepared by Freesky Research, private jets will account
for over half of all aircraft broadband installations over the next four years,
notwithstanding new interest in the more capable IFE and communications systems
being offered to airlines.
Kuala Lumpur to Use Era's Multilateration and ADS-B
Kuala Lumpur's international airport will use Era's multilateration and
ADS-B (automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast) system and vehicle tracking
units to monitor its surface traffic.
TSA to Test More Capable Security X-Ray Machines
The U.S.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) plans to begin testing new X-ray
machines with new technology that includes multi-view and high definition to
enhance their explosive detection capability.
CAE Acquires Macmet Technologies
CAE has agreed to acquire Macmet Technologies, an Indian simulation company
based in Bangalore, for approximately $5 million (Canadian) in cash.
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New Report: Biz Jets Will Account for the Majority of Broadband Market
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Conklin & de Decker Releases New Version of Its Aircraft Comparison Software
Conklin & de Decker has
released a new version of its aircraft performance software that can be used to
compare over 200 general aviation aircraft models from single-engine pistons to
Boeing and Airbus business jets.
Rolls-Royce Leading Team for "Environmentally Friendly Engine"
A team led by Rolls-Royce has
been developing an "environmentally friendly" full- engine demonstrator that is
scheduled to run next year.
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