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Eurocontrol Accepts the SESAR ATM Target Concept
Eurocontrol has accepted the SESAR (single European sky ATM research) ATM (air traffic management) Target Concept as the fundamental guide that will be used to develop the European air traffic system.

Jeppesen and Honeywell Jointly Demonstrate RNP for Business Aircraft
Jeppesen and Honeywell carried out a pilot RNP (required navigation performance) program at Morristown, New Jersey to gain further experience with RNP procedures and demonstrate their capabilities, particularly for business aircraft.

FAA Approves Jeppesen Step toward Paperless Cockpits
The FAA has approved Jeppesen's integration toolkit (JIT) that allows third-party OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to integrate Jeppesen's electronic en route charts into their MFDs (multi-function displays).

Mercury Computer FLIR SVS into VistaNav's EFBs
Mercury Computer Systems has integrated a FLIR (forward looking infrared) display into two new EFB (electronic flight bag) platforms for VistaNav's SVS (synthetic vision system).

FAA Approves Universal Avionics' WAAS-FMS
The FAA granted Universal Avionics a TSO (technical standard order) approval for its "W" series WAAS-FMS (wide area augmentation system-flight management system), that Universal offers for business, commercial, and regional aircraft.

Honeywell on Track to Certify First SVS on Gulfstream Models
Honeywell is preparing to certify its SVS (synthetic vision system) on Gulfstream's G350, G450, G500 and G550 by the end of 2007. Deliveries of the technology, which Gulfstream will offer as an option, are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2008.

CMC Electronics Introducing Improved Second-Generation EVS
CMC Electronics is launching an improved version of its certified, second-generation integrated sensor system needed for high-performance EVS (enhanced vision system) applications such as lower-minima approach operations.

Honeywell Offering RNP SAAAR Services for Business Aviation
Honeywell says it will help business jet operators utilize RNP SAAAR (required navigation performance special aircraft and aircrew authorization required) procedures by validating databases and offering consulting services.

Inmarsat Says SwiftBroadband Is Ready for Service
Inmarsat says its SwiftBroadband mobile broadband service for aviation is ready for service following recent preparations that included an upgrade to its global RAN (radio access network) to enable a seamless operation as aircraft cross satellite spotbeams.

Adacel to Develop Voice Activated Avionics for Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins has selected Adacel to develop a VAC (voice activated cockpit) interface for its next generation Pro Line avionics suite.

Honeywell Offering Business-Jet FMS Upgrades for RNP
Honeywell plans to offer FMS (flight management system) upgrades to help business jet operators utilize emerging GPS-based approaches including RNP (required navigation performance) SAAAR (special aircraft and aircrew authorization required), procedures, and WAAS (wide area augmentation system) LPV (localizer performance with vertical guidance).

Honeywell Offering Upgrades for Primus and SPZ-Series Avionics
Honeywell will offer LCD (liquid crystal display) upgrades for its Primus and SPZ-series of avionic systems for business jets.

ATA Applauds ICAO's Comprehensive Emissions Reduction Plan
The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) applauded ICAO's adoption last week of a comprehensive plan for further addressing greenhouse gas emissions from international aviation.

ICAO Wants to Reduce Aircraft Emissions via Better Efficiency
The International Civil Aviation Organization agreed on September 28^th to create a new group on International Aviation and Climate Change composed of senior government officials that will formulate an "implementation framework" that its Contracting States can use to achieve emissions reductions by achieving better fuel efficiency.

ARINC Offering New Global Weather Radar Service for Epic Cockpits
ARINC Direct is introducing what it calls "an entirely new graphical weather radar service for business jet operators," that includes coverage of major world regions where aviation weather radar data has not previously been available.

Bombardier Unveils Global Vision Flightdeck
Bombardier said London Air Services will be the launch customer for its new Global Vision flight deck designed for the Global 5000 and Global Express XRS.  London Air Services is a charter service provider based in Vancouver, Canada.

Rockwell Collins Unveils Next Generation of Avionics for Business Jets
Rockwell Collins has unveiled a new generation of avionics for business jets that combines its current Pro Line 21 with other technological advancements, and is scalable from single-pilot to ultra-long-range aircraft.

L-3 Unveils New Integrated Avionics System for GA
L-3 Communications is introducing a new avionics system for general aviation, dubbed SmartDeck, that integrates navigation, weather, traffic avoidance, terrain avoidance, communication, flight controls, engine monitoring functionality and enhanced vision into what it describes as intuitive and easy to use.

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