Monthly Archives: November 2012

Legacy test flight for Pro Line Fusion

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Aimee Turner

Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion advanced avionics successfully completed the first test flight on the Embraer Executive Jets’ Legacy 500 mid-size business jet. The flight … More ››

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Sandy added to airline October challenges

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Aimee Turner

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for October showing a persistent softening of passenger traffic growth and a significant deterioration in … More ››

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Luciad used in FAA data manager tool

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Aimee Turner

A display product from Luciad was used for a key component of the US Federal Aviation Administration Terminal Flight Data Manager (FAA TFDM) reference implementation … More ››

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Qantas launches Airbus iPad EFB

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Aimee Turner

Qantas has become a launch customer for the ‘FlySmart with Airbus’ cockpit applications on iPad. These ‘Electronic Flight Bag’ (EFB) applications will be used by … More ››

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SAERCO becomes ANS provider at La Palma

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Aimee Turner

Air navigation services at La Palma Airport in the Canary Islands are now being provided by privately-owned SAERCO. Spain’s state-owned AENA Airports awarded the contract … More ››

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UNO gets $1.5m NASA grant for NextGen

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Aimee Turner

The University of New Orleans has secured a three-year $1.5 million NASA grant to make improvements to the nation’s air traffic system. Researchers will develop … More ››

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Adacel, Simlat to collaborate

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Aimee Turner

Simlat is to team up with Adacel which will feature the integration of Simlat’s STAR/C-STAR UAS training systems products with Adacel’s ATCiB simulator. This collaboration … More ››

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NTSB issues air cargo fire advice

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Aimee Turner

The US National Transportation Safety Board has issued three recommendations to reduce the impact of in-flight fires aboard cargo aircraft, saying current fire protection regulations … More ››

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Time ripe for niche avionics suppliers

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Aimee Turner

The North American military avionics market earned revenue of $13.48 billion in 2011 and estimates this to decline to $13.31 billion in 2017, according to … More ››

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Handing Over

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Aimee Turner

It is nearly two decades ago that the idea of Free Flight first surfaced in discussions about the future of air traffic management. Steve Zerkowitz … More ››

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