ATC

News, issues, personnel, equipment and developments about air traffic management.

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DOT IG: GA contributes to airspace congestion

The Transportation Department’s inspector general issued a report last month that contradicts general aviation’s claim that GA operators are only marginal

ATC

March 28, 2008

Natca Chief Calls for More Scrutiny of FAA’s NextGen

“We believe that Congress should call for an immediate, comprehensive evaluation of NextGen, before additional funds to implement it are expended,” Natca p

ATC

March 27, 2008

Britain’s NATS wants to pare lateral separation

Britain’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) is stepping up operating trials aimed at making greater use of both en route and terminal area airspace.

ATC

March 26, 2008

NATA wants longer DRVSM phase-in period

NATA has asked the FAA for a longer phase-in period for implementing domestic reduced vertical separation minimums (DRVSM) in 2004 due to economic and oper

ATC

March 26, 2008

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FAA Shortens ATC Hiring Process

To streamline the application process for air traffic controllers, the FAA has created consolidated screening and testing centers to provide “one-stop shop

ATC

March 25, 2008

GAMA Frets Over Ultra-wideband Approval

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association expressed “grave concern” about the Federal Communications Commission’s decision last month authorizing oper

ATC

March 25, 2008

Gulfstream Sees the Light

On the heels of launching the fastest, longest-range large-cabin jet–the G650–Gulfstream announced this morning that it successfully flew a GV testbed fitt

Engines

March 20, 2008

DOT IG: GA Contributes to Air Traffic Congestion

A DOT Inspector General report on Na

ATC

March 13, 2008

Eurocontrol Wants TCAS in VLJs

Warning that the number of very light jets (VLJ) in European airspace is about to soar, Eurocontrol is considering a requirement for turbine-powered airpla

ATC

March 7, 2008

FAA’s ADS-B NPRM Not Exactly a Slam Dunk

The FAA received more than 250 user comments about its ADS-B proposal before the comment period ended Tuesday, and the consensus is a fairly solid “Yes, bu

ATC

March 6, 2008

Reprieve for loran in DHS budget

Just when many thought loran was dead, it is coming back, albeit in a different guise.

ATC

February 27, 2008

FAA to consider comments on ADS-B NPRM

March 3 is the final date by which the user community can file its comments on the FAA’s Oct.

ATC

February 27, 2008

Mode-S Flight ID Capability Finally Being Realized

A Lufthansa Boeing 737 recently became the first aircraft to use Mode S capability to transmit its radar identification (flight ID), without the use of sec

ATC

February 26, 2008

This helo cockpit takes a backseat to no bizjet

Visiting Honeywell’s new corporate AW139 medium-twin helicopter at the AgustaWestland booth (No.

ATC

February 25, 2008

FAA Cuts Red Tape for Air Traffic Controller Hiring

To streamline the application process for air traffic controllers, the FAA has created consolidated screening and testing centers to provide “one-stop shop

ATC

February 21, 2008

WAAS approaches coming to heliports

The FAA last month approved GPS wide-area augmentation system (WAAS) LPV instrument approach criteria for helicopters, opening the floodgates for the new l

ATC

February 18, 2008

TopDeck avionics give S-76D a high-tech edge

In 2005 Sikorsky selected Thales’ TopDeck avionics suite to equip the S-76D.

ATC

February 18, 2008

ICAO set to issue revised WAAS approach criteria

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced it will issue revised standards for helicopter navigation this fall that are intended to tak

ATC

February 18, 2008

Italian airport systems firm finds growth potential in Asia

Asia is a prime potential market for Selex Systemi Integrati’s turnkey capability in air defense systems, air traffic management and airport communications

ATC

February 17, 2008

GAMA and DOT IG Agree on NextGen Urgency

At Tuesday’s Annual Industry Review and Market Outlook, GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce reiterated business aviation’s call for the government to drop th

ATC

February 14, 2008

ATC

News, issues, personnel, equipment and developments about air traffic management.

Latest

DOT IG: GA contributes to airspace congestion

The Transportation Department’s inspector general issued a report last month that contradicts general aviation’s claim that GA operators are only marginal

Natca Chief Calls for More Scrutiny of FAA’s NextGen

“We believe that Congress should call for an immediate, comprehensive evaluation of NextGen, before additional funds to implement it are expended,” Natca p

Britain’s NATS wants to pare lateral separation

Britain’s National Air Traffic Services (NATS) is stepping up operating trials aimed at making greater use of both en route and terminal area airspace.

NATA wants longer DRVSM phase-in period

NATA has asked the FAA for a longer phase-in period for implementing domestic reduced vertical separation minimums (DRVSM) in 2004 due to economic and oper

Videos

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FAA Shortens ATC Hiring Process

To streamline the application process for air traffic controllers, the FAA has created consolidated screening and testing centers to provide “one-stop shop

GAMA Frets Over Ultra-wideband Approval

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association expressed “grave concern” about the Federal Communications Commission’s decision last month authorizing oper

Gulfstream Sees the Light

On the heels of launching the fastest, longest-range large-cabin jet–the G650–Gulfstream announced this morning that it successfully flew a GV testbed fitt

DOT IG: GA Contributes to Air Traffic Congestion

A DOT Inspector General report on Na

Eurocontrol Wants TCAS in VLJs

Warning that the number of very light jets (VLJ) in European airspace is about to soar, Eurocontrol is considering a requirement for turbine-powered airpla

FAA’s ADS-B NPRM Not Exactly a Slam Dunk

The FAA received more than 250 user comments about its ADS-B proposal before the comment period ended Tuesday, and the consensus is a fairly solid “Yes, bu

Reprieve for loran in DHS budget

Just when many thought loran was dead, it is coming back, albeit in a different guise.

FAA to consider comments on ADS-B NPRM

March 3 is the final date by which the user community can file its comments on the FAA’s Oct.

Mode-S Flight ID Capability Finally Being Realized

A Lufthansa Boeing 737 recently became the first aircraft to use Mode S capability to transmit its radar identification (flight ID), without the use of sec

This helo cockpit takes a backseat to no bizjet

Visiting Honeywell’s new corporate AW139 medium-twin helicopter at the AgustaWestland booth (No.

FAA Cuts Red Tape for Air Traffic Controller Hiring

To streamline the application process for air traffic controllers, the FAA has created consolidated screening and testing centers to provide “one-stop shop

WAAS approaches coming to heliports

The FAA last month approved GPS wide-area augmentation system (WAAS) LPV instrument approach criteria for helicopters, opening the floodgates for the new l

TopDeck avionics give S-76D a high-tech edge

In 2005 Sikorsky selected Thales’ TopDeck avionics suite to equip the S-76D.

ICAO set to issue revised WAAS approach criteria

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced it will issue revised standards for helicopter navigation this fall that are intended to tak

Italian airport systems firm finds growth potential in Asia

Asia is a prime potential market for Selex Systemi Integrati’s turnkey capability in air defense systems, air traffic management and airport communications

GAMA and DOT IG Agree on NextGen Urgency

At Tuesday’s Annual Industry Review and Market Outlook, GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce reiterated business aviation’s call for the government to drop th

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