(Louisville, CO, June 29, 2010) In December 2009, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved Vaisala AviMet® PC-Based Runway Visual Range (RVR) system for air traffic control use in airports across the country. The FAA recently procured a $2.7 million order from Vaisala for Runway Visual Range (RVR) systems, including 16 Basic RVR systems and […]
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Alaska Controllers Use Next Generation Air Transportation Technology to Improve Safety
Air traffic controllers in the Alaska region are now officially using Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) technology to improve safety and efficiency in Alaska’s rugged terrain. The system – Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) – is a core technology under NextGen. “NextGen technology is already helping make aviation safer and more efficient,” said U.S. Transportation […]
WWII HONOR FLIGHT AT EAA AIRVENTURE 2010 WILL BRING VETERANS TO MEMORIALS IN D.C.
EAA, American Airlines, and the Honor Flight Network have joined together to give World War II veterans the opportunity to visit the powerful memorials dedicated in their honor with an Old Glory Honor Flight departing from EAA AirVenture 2010. The Old Glory Honor Flight is one of hundreds activities comprising the week-long "Salute […]
FAA Awards Contracts to Accelerate Environmentally Friendly Technology
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced $125 million in contracts to develop and demonstrate technologies that will reduce commercial jet fuel consumption, emissions and noise. The contracts are part of the FAA’s Continuous Lower Energy, Emissions and Noise (CLEEN) program — to speed the introduction of “green” technology into aviation. “The FAA is working […]
Cobalt Aircraft Industries to Unveil CO50 at EAA Airventure
Toussus-le-Noble, June 23, 2010 – Cobalt Aircraft Industries has officially begun communicating about its presence at EAA Airventure 2010 to unveil the Co50 prototype. Cobalt Aircraft Industries designs concept aircraft and is to become an Original Equipment Manufacturer. CEO David Loury said: “We’re very excited to introduce ourselves and the Co50 at EAA Airventure. The […]
Deal Reached on Transfer of Worcester Regional Airport to Massport
Christopher Willenborg, (pictured) provided the following press release from the Massachusetts Port Authority. Mr. Willenborg is the Adminstrator for the Massachusetts Aeronautics Division. As part of the Patrick-Murray Administrations historic transportation reform efforts to simplify the state’s transportation system, the Massachusetts Port Authority and the City of Worcester today signed an agreement on the transfer […]
Industry Leaders Agree that Multilateration and ADS-B are Cornerstones of NextGen Surveillance
At the ATC Global conference in March, industry leaders participating in Sensis Corporation’s “Multimode Surveillance – the Cornerstone of NextGen Surveillance” workshop agreed that multimode technology is a critical component of “next generation” air traffic systems. Workshop speakers indicated that the highly reliable, easily tailorable surveillance coverage from multilateration, including Wide Area Multilateration (WAM), and […]
B-17 ‘FLYING FORTRESS’ BOMBERS TO MARK AIRCRAFT’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY DURING EAA AIRVENTURE 2010
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wis. – (June 16, 2010) – At least four of the remaining airworthy Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" aircraft will be on hand to commemorate the legendary World War II bomber’s 75th anniversary during EAA AirVenture 2010. "The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration" will be held July 26-August 1 at Wittman Regional […]
Ryan Airfield Tower Marks Two Million Operations Error Free
Ryan Airfield near Tucson, Arizona celebrated over two million operations error free last month. Ryan Airfield is part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Contract Tower Program (CTP). At Ryan the FAA contracts with Serco Management Services, Inc. to manage the operation, which is overseen by Air Traffic Manager Gloria Calhoun. The Ryan Airfield […]
Technical Center Signs Agreement to Research Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the National Airspace System
The Federal Aviation Administration’s William J. Hughes Technical Center has established a cooperative research and development agreement with Insitu Inc., of Bingen, Washington, and the New Jersey Air National Guard to study unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and to address their integration into the national airspace system (NAS). Insitu Inc., a wholly-owned, independent subsidiary of The Boeing […]
