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Wingman: Reaching NextGen's Goals
We are approaching the end of 2007, and the U.S. still doesn't have a FAA funding bill necessary to sustain its normal operations, much less finance the initial stages of NextGen, the much heralded roadmap to America's necessary airspace modernization.

EASA Approves CFM56-Powered A318s for Steep Approaches
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved A318s, including the A318 Elite, fitted with CFM International CFM56 engines for so-called steep approaches.  EASA approved the same airplanes powered with Pratt and Whitney PW6000 engines this past June.

Final Test Completed to Begin India's Wide-Area GPS Augmentation
The Raytheon Company has completed the final system acceptance test necessary to begin augmenting standard GPS signals over India.

Northrop Grumman Subsidiary Installed Norway's Satellite Landing System
Northrop Grumman Corporation's European-based subsidiary, Park Air Systems, developed and installed the ground-based elements of the SCAT-I (special category one) precision approach and landing system that will now be used for regular operations at Brønnøysund Norway.

FAA Extends NPRM Comment Deadline for ADS-B Equipage
The FAA has extended the comment period for its NPRM (notice of proposed rulemaking) for proposed performance requirements for ADS-B (automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast) avionics equipment on aircraft operating in specified classes of airspace within the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS).

Germany's DFS Approves Transtech's Ground Surveillance and Display System
Germany's Deutsche Flugsicherung (DFS) granted Transtech Control a type approval for the company's CAMS (ground surveillance and display system) based on European and ICAO A-SMGCS (advanced-surface movement guidance and control system) and SMR (surface movement radar) operational and functional standards.

Doha International to Use QinetiQ's Runway Debris Detection System
Doha International Airport confirmed at the recent Dubai Airshow that it is installing QinetiQ's Tarsier runway debris detection system.

TU Delft Demonstrates New Control Techniques to Prevent Crashes
TU Delft (Delft University of Technology) has developed techniques for maintaining control of aircraft that have been damaged in flight, thereby improving their chances of making a safe landing.  It publically demonstrated the technology in a simulator on November 21.

Volga-Dnepr Airlines to Use Jeppesen Digital Information Services
Volga-Dnepr Airlines, the world's largest transporter of oversized and heavyweight air cargo, recently signed a contract for Jeppesen's e-Link services.

IATA Survey Shows Airline Passengers Like Self-Service
The latest annual Corporate Air Travel Survey conducted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows that not only are passengers accepting high-tech travel options, but also they are demanding even more ways to control their own travel experience.

FAA Seeking Comments on Existing Regulations
The FAA is requesting comments from the public to identify those regulations currently in effect that it should amend, remove, or simplify.

Universal Weather and Aviation Partnering with Macquarie Consortium
Universal Weather and Aviation has agreed to strategically partner with a consortium comprised of Macquarie Capital Alliance Group and Macquarie Global Opportunities Partners (the Consortium), entities both managed by the Macquarie Group.

Astraeus to Use AD Aerospace's Cockpit Camera Systems on B-757s
Astraeus, part of Northern Travel Holdings, will install AD Aerospace's cockpit door monitoring systems on three of its B-757s, to give its pilots a view of activity outside the cockpit and adjacent galleys.

Aircell Partners with Formation for Broadband Hardware Components
AirCell has partnered with Formation Inc. to incorporate two hardware components into its inflight broadband communications system.

Royal Jordanian to Offer OnAir Mobile Phone and Internet Services
Royal Jordanian will be the first airline in the Middle East to provide its passengers with OnAir's inflight Internet and mobile phone services, including email, SMS and voice calls.

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