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New Zealand's ANSP Says Modernization Contributing to Cleaner Skies
Airways New Zealand, New Zealand's ANSP (air navigation services provider) says its improved procedures
and modernization initiatives are helping airlines burn less fuel, and therefore
reduce emissions, while flying in its airspace.
L-3 Extending Its Infrared Imaging System to 14-Volt Aircraft
L-3 Avionics Systems, a division of L-3 Communications, is
configuring its IRIS infrared imaging system for use on 14-volt aircraft, making
the technology, commonly known as enhanced vision, available for the
experimental market. Testing is underway and the first system should be
available this fall.
Aviat to Offer Forward.Vision's EVS on Huskys
Aviat Aircraft intends to make Forward.Vision's EVS (enhanced vision system) available as optional
equipment on new Huskys or as a retrofit item for existing Huskys, making them
the first manufacturer to offer the system.
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Honeywell Introducing New Datalink Weather Receiver
Honeywell is introducing a new datalink weather receiver, which offers real-time weather information to
general aviation aircraft via XM satellite radio. The system should be
available by the end of the year.
WSI Combining Cockpit Weather and SIRIUS Satellite Radio
WSI Corporation is introducing a datalink weather receiver
and a cockpit weather system that will allow pilots to receive both aviation
weather and SIRIUS Satellite Radio programming.
Qantas Using Amadeus Load Control System
Qantas is using a new Amadeus-developed load control system
at its Sydney and Melbourne load control centers.
Three Norway Airports to Use Barco's Arrival Management Software
Avinor, Norway's ANSP (air navigation service provider), has
selected Barco's arrival management system for three airports in southeast
Norway including Oslo's Gardermoen.
Honeywell Develops New Materials for Flat Panel Displays
Honeywell Electronic Materials has developed new materials
for the production of flat panel displays that can reduce their manufacturing
costs and power consumption while improving color uniformity and device
lifespan.
Phyre Technologies Develops Fuel Tank Safety System
Phyre Technologies says it has successfully tested a system
designed to prevent fuel tank explosions such as the one that destroyed a Trans
World Airlines' B-747 over the Atlantic Ocean 11 years ago.
More ADS-B Projects Could Emerge in Asia-Pacific
Airports Fiji is releasing a registration of interest for ADS-B (automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast)
and Airservices Australia is seeking to expand its existing ADS-B project to
demonstrate applications other than surveillance.
Omnisec Introducing New Satcom Security
Omnisec, in partnership with Inmarsat, Thrane & Thrane and Tandberg, is introducing security solutions for
several types of satellite communications over Inmarsat's BGAN (broadband global
network), anywhere in the world.
New Computer Course Educates Pilots on Proper Use of WAAS
Noted author and flight instructor, Max Trescott, is offering a new training course that covers all of
the details of WAAS (GPS wide area augmentation system) navigation.
AEA Offering New "Pilot's Guide to Avionics"
The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) is offering its latest 2007/2008 edition of the
"Pilot's Guide to Avionics" at no charge to pilots, avionics technicians, AEA members and others engaged in
the aviation industry at EAA's AirVenture 2007.
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MTU and Partners Developing Cleaner, Quieter Engine
MTU Aero Engines and several partners are undertaking an aircraft engine program designed to reduce their
emissions and make them quieter.
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