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Nav Canada Plans to Implement ADS-B in Hudson Bay Area Late Next Year
Nav Canada plans to implement ADS-B (automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast) at high altitudes in the
Hudson Bay area on November 20, 2008.
Major ANSPs Coordinating Global ADS-B Harmonization
Program managers from the ANSPs (air navigation service providers) of Airservices Australia, the FAA, Nav
Canada and Eurocontrol, held their second coordination meeting recently, meant
to ensure that the implementation of airborne ADS-B (automatic dependent
surveillance-broadcast) is globally interoperable.
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Harris Transitions FAA Weather System to Digital Network
Harris Corporation has completed transition of the FAA's WARP (weather and radar processor) to the FTI
(FAA telecommunications infrastructure) network that will enable a greater
volume of weather radar information delivered at a faster speed to air traffic
controllers.
Eurocontrol Taking Steps to Ensure Future ATM Civil-Military Interoperability
Eurocontrol has commenced
workshop discussions, with the support of the European Defense Agency (EDA), on
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JetBlue Offering Limited Free In-Flight E-mail and Instant Messaging
JetBlue Airways is offering free, but limited, in-flight e-mail and instant messaging services using an
onboard wireless network on one of its A320s, starting today.
TrueNorth to Offer "Premier" Communications Handset to Business Aviation
TrueNorth Avionics says it's ready to offer its "premier" handset for business aviation operators who use
Inmarsat connectivity following a successful completion of integration testing
of a HSD (high-speed data) terminal and antenna system, which Chelton is supplying.
AirAsia X Contracts with Thales for A330 Avionics and IFE Package
AirAsia X has contracted with Thales to supply several components for its 15 new
A330-300s, including satcom
and IFE (in-flight entertainment) systems. The airline also has options for 10
more of the Airbus model.
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GAO: Rate of U.S. Runway Incursions Isn't Decreasing
In a new report on runway safety, the U.S. Government Accounting Office (GAO) states the rate of runway
incursions hasn't decreased over the last five years, in spite of the FAA's efforts.
NTSB Recommending Fire Suppression Systems on All Cargo Airplanes
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is recommending that the FAA require all cargo airplanes
operating under Part 121 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations install fire
suppression systems. The Board says its recommendation is a result of its
investigation of a UPS DC-8 cargo fire in Philadelphia last year.
U.S. DOT Takes Credit for Airline Delay Reduction
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters announced last week that airlines have taken steps to
fix chronically delayed flights because of the Department of Transportation's
recent enforcement effort.
Bmibaby Again Chooses AD Aerospace's Cockpit Door Security System
U.K.-based bmibaby will
continue to use AD Aerospace's cockpit door security system on its newest
B-737s, by opting for the company's latest version.
Several Major U.S. Airports Using FLIR Systems Security Cameras
Several major American airports installed FLIR Systems' thermal and multi-sensor security cameras this
year to help secure their perimeters.
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