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Gulfstream Flies Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Together
Gulfstream Aerospace says it has flown an experimental G450 test aircraft using a SVS (synthetic vision
system) and an EVS (enhanced vision system) together, which the company
described as an historic first.
Airbus A320 Family Approved for Precision Microwave Landing System
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved Airbus A320 Family aircraft
for Category IIIb precision approaches using a MLS (microwave landing system).
Clarification: Widerøe Dash 8-100 Conducts World's First GPS SCAT-1 Approach
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Eurocontrol Council Agrees to Create a Performance-Based ATM System
Eurocontrol's 38 member states have agreed to create a performance-based ATM (air traffic management) system for Europe and adopted
targets for safety, capacity and delays and cost-efficiency.
Honeywell to Support European ATM Research Project
The European Commission has
awarded Honeywell a contract to support its development of an automated ATM (air
traffic management) system in Europe based on advanced airborne CNS
(communication, navigation and surveillance) technologies.
Era and HITT to Provide Surveillance over Part of North Sea
The Dutch air navigation service provider (ANSP), Luchtverkeersleiding Nederland (LVNL) has selected Era
and its partner, the Holland Institute of Traffic Technology (HITT), to provide
Era's surveillance system in the Netherlands North Sea area.
ARINC Expanding VHF Datalink Coverage in Middle East and Africa
ARINC says it will accelerate its planned investment in the Middle East and Africa by building out
an extensive network of VHF air-ground stations there, and add to its AviNet
communications network.
NTSB Includes Runway Excursions in "Ten Most Wanted" Safety List
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) included the prevention of runway
excursions along with its previous runway incursions in its updated "Most
Wanted List" of safety improvements. The inclusion creates a new recommendation
rubric of "Improve Runway Safety."
Emirates Airlines to Equip Fleet with Honeywell Runway Safety System
Emirates Airlines will equip its entire Boeing and Airbus fleet with Honeywell's RAAS
(runway awareness and advisory system) to increase its pilot's situational
awareness during taxi, takeoff and landing.
Two More Airlines Order Boeing's Maintenance Toolbox
Transavia France and Condor have ordered Boeing's Web-based maintenance support application to help their
technicians manage their documents and record their activities.
EASA Certifies AirCell Axxess EZ Satcom for Challengers
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified AirCell's Axxess EZ satcom system for use on
Bombardier Challenger 600s, 601s and 604s.
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AirTran Chooses Honeywell Avionics Systems for New B-737s
AirTran Airways has contracted with Honeywell to supply several important avionics systems on its new B-737s.
AeroTech Offering Fuel-Saving Wing Modification for B-737 Classics
AeroTech Services is introducing a wing modification for B-737 Classics, which it says
can reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to four percent under typical
flight conditions.
Qatar Airways Ops for Several Rockwell Collins' Systems on New B-777s
Qatar Airways has selected a number of Rockwell Collins' avionics systems for its 20 new
B-777s, including Rockwell's MultiScan hazard detection.
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