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FAA's ARC: Incentives Are Needed to Expedite ADS-B Equipage
The ADS-B Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), a group of industry and government experts formed by the FAA Administrator, believes that "some combination of financial incentives and operational benefits will be needed to significantly accelerate ADS-B [automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast] equipage before the compliance date of the FAA's recently proposed rule."

FAA Says ERAM on Budget and Ahead of Schedule
The FAA says its ERAM (en route automation modernization) program, meant to increase airspace capacity by enabling air traffic controllers to track more aircraft at high altitudes, is on budget and six months ahead of schedule.  Lockheed Martin is the system's contractor.

SkyEurope Working with Naverus to Prepare for RNP
Bratislava, Slovakia-based SkyEurope Airlines has engaged Naverus to assess its readiness to perform RNP (required navigation performance) in anticipation of its commencing these advanced operations with its fleet of fourteen B-737-700s.

Spectralux's GPS WAAS Sensor Being Used in Two More GA Programs
Eclipse Aviation and L3 Avionics Systems have chosen Spectralux Corporation's WAAS (wide area augmentation system) sensor for navigation systems. These developments follow Chelton Flight Systems' earlier decision to use the system in its satellite navigation receiver.

Chelton ADAHRS Sensor Approved for Bell 206s and 407s
Chelton Flight Systems' ADAHRS (air data and attitude heading reference system) sensor has been approved for Bell 206 and Bell 407 as part of FlightLogic's EFIS (electronic flight instrument system) STC (supplemental type certificate) for the helicopter models.

Rockwell Collins Delivers 500th HGS to Southwest Airlines
Rockwell Collins says it has delivered its 500th Head-up Guidance System (HGS) to Southwest Airlines.

ALPA: Pilots Need a Better Tool to Assess Runway Braking
The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) says that while it supports the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board's (NTSB's) recent recommendation to require an assessment of landing distance performance before every approach, based upon current runway conditions and the aircraft's braking ability, "an effective tool" is needed to do this.

FAA Is Evaluating QinetiQ's Runway Debris Detection System
The FAA is evaluating QinetiQ's runway debris detection system at the TF Green Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Blue Panorama Chooses AD Aerospace's Video Cockpit Security System
Italy-based Blue Panorama Airlines will use video-based cockpit security systems from AD Aerospace for its fleet of Boeing airliners.

TSA Testing Millimeter Wave Security Portals at Phoenix
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun testing MMW millimeter wave body screening portals at Phoenix's Sky Harbor Airport to determine their efficacy as a voluntary alternative to pat-down secondary screening of passengers.

Orlando Upgrades Its ARINC Lightning Warning System
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority recently upgraded its lighting warning system at Orlando International to ARINC's latest ForeWarn product, which shows ground personnel the actual locations of lightning strikes as a storm enters pre-defined warning areas so managers can use their judgment on how and when to react.

New Standard Opens Way for Global Mobile Phone Check-In
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has agreed on a global standard that makes it practical to offer passengers mobile phone check-in worldwide.

Kansas City Airport Getting PASSUR Landing Fee Management Program
Kansas City International Airport has purchased a subscription to Megadata Corporation's PASSUR program that automatically creates reports on arrivals and departures to better capture revenue from landing fees.

US Airways Expanding Use of PASSUR Tools in Ops Control Center
US Airways is expanding its use of Megadata Corporation's PASSUR by contracting for its analytical and decision support tools designed to improve airspace utilization, fuel management, and diversion management.

CAE Now Offering Updated Simulator Visuals via Web on Demand
CAE is introducing a new subscription-based service designed to help its customers keep their visual databases current by downloads via the Web.

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