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NBAA Advises Using Both Existing, New Privacy Programs

The FAA is releasing a Privacy ICAO Address program this month to address a gap in the existing Limiting Aircraft Data Displayed program.

ATC

December 13, 2019

FAA Awards Leidos Long-term Flight Services Contract

Leidos will continue to provide flight services briefings and work with the FAA to improve the system under a potential $1 billion, 15-year contract.

ATC

December 4, 2019

France Braces for Massive ATC Strike

A nationwide walkout of several French employment sectors includes air traffic controllers and airport ground handlers.

Airlines

December 4, 2019

Thales Reveals Next-generation FMS, PureFlyt

France’s Thales Group says all OEMs could benefit from PureFlyt, giving it a chance for adoption on Boeing airliner programs.

Airlines

November 26, 2019

Comments Sought on Proposed Las Vegas Metroplex

The FAA is looking to implement satellite-based navigation to move air traffic more efficiently through Southern Nevada.

ATC

November 20, 2019

Canada Delays ADS-B Out Mandate

Scheduled to take effect in 2021, Canada has shelved its ADS-B Out performance requirements, citing concerns from stakeholders and industry.

ATC

November 19, 2019

Searidge Digital Tower Chosen for Sydney Airport Trial

Airservices Australia is believed to be considering the Searidge remote tower solution for several of the country's airports.

Airports

November 16, 2019

Romania’s Adina-Ioana Vălean Set To Become Next EU Transport Commissioner

The commissioner-designate for transport wavers on the introduction of an EU-wide kerosene tax, doubting its environmental benefits.

ATC

November 15, 2019

Cybersecurity High on ATC Agenda

ATC providers are applying AI and blockchain techniques in tackling cybersecurity risks.

ATC

November 14, 2019

EHang Partners With Vodafone for eVTOL Connectivity

Telecommunications group Vodafone will provide SIM cards to support communications for EHang's family of Autonomous Aerial Vehicles.

Aircraft

October 21, 2019

Remote Tower in Norway Guides Its First Commercial Flight

Avinor expects its remote tower project to begin serving Røst, Norway, in the second-half of 2022.

ATC

October 21, 2019

Is Urban Air Mobility Part of Business Aviation's Future?

Multiple exhibitors at the 2019 NBAA-BACE show are involved in developing technology for the fast-emerging urban air mobility sector

Aircraft

October 18, 2019

Airports Rise to Technology Challenge Posed by Drone Threats

London and Paris airports have taken a lead in addressing drone disruption threats to operations.

Airports

October 15, 2019

NBAA Sees Benefits with East Coast Airspace Redesign

Changes under the FAA’s Northeast Corridor Atlantic Coast Routes (NEC ACR) initiative are set to take place beginning this week.

ATC

October 10, 2019

Groups Urge Increased ADS-B Coverage in Alaska

Citing large gaps, four regional, GA, and business aviation organizations pointed to a need for 23 more ADS-B ground stations to cover common routes.

ATC

October 10, 2019

FAA Completes Rollout of Baseline ADS-B Services

ADS-B last month became operational at Ohio airports Akron-Canton and Mansfield Lahm Regional, the last two of 155 slated for the technology.

ATC

October 8, 2019