ATC

Australian air navigation service provider Airservices inked a deal with Saab Sensis to install that company’s Integrated Tower Automation Suite.

Airservices Australia awarded Saab a contract for the second phase of its national tower technology improvement program.

ADS-B ATC surveillance will begin after the launch of Aireon’s new satellites.

The combination of Harris and Exelis will create a major supplier of IT and communications system to the U.S. government and military.

The FAA has already violated a number of pilots for misreading the departure procedure.

The FAA's budget request of $15.8 billion contains $235 million to begin rolling out data communications between pilots and controllers.

Dubai Air Navigation Services is analyzing wake turbulence at Dubai International Airport using a light detection and ranging system.

The region's airspace is saturated and large portions are off limits to civilian use, said the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization.

Proposal aims to extend performance based navigation (procedures beyond the 24 European Union airports required by the Pilot Common Project Regulation.

The Army Contracting Command has issued a Request for Information (RFI) covering eLoran receivers for maritime, aviation and/or vehicular platforms.

The upgrade is a software change and is available from authorized BendixKing and Honeywell dealers.

Some states have no or insufficient operational approval processes.

Eliminating the requirement for some would encourage owners of lower cost GA aircraft to keep flying.

Agency says discrepancies “can lead to a loss of separation and an increase in workload for ATC and flight crews.”

The demonstration project will test synthetic vision, enhanced vision and other technologies for approach and landing into European airports.

Recent blanket implementation of "'climb via' dilutes its effectiveness and has caused confusion among some cockpit crewmembers.”

Recommendations on tamper-proofing systems meet with skepticism

The European Commission designated a group of airlines, air navigation service providers and airports as Sesar 'Deployment Manager.'

The UAE is working on plans to enhance its air traffic management capacity.

The FAA will undertake a three-stage action plan to improve its response in the event of ATC emergencies like the Chicago center fire.

Video presents the details of some 7,000 aircraft bound for the UK.

North Texas Metroplex project to streamline flight paths, save fuel, cut emissions

The European Cockpit Association has issued a position paper on emerging "remote tower services."

Sensors are installed at Ornskoldsvik Airport but air traffic is remotely controlled from Sundsvall, Sweden.

Working group formed to rally aircraft operators behind automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast technology.

When paired with Garmin’s Flight Stream Bluetooth wireless gateway, the system provides ADS-B IN benefits via a mobile device.

The aviation industry and the FAA have agreed to form an 'Equip 2020' working group to promote the adoption of ADS-B equipment.

Changes follow other recent NextGen airspace updates.

New system will include 3-D terrain visualization.

Funding shortages for modernization remain a formidable obstacle.