WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new surveillance system introduced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Colorado allows air traffic controllers to track aircraft not covered by radar in remote, mountainous regions. “The new system, called Wide-Area Multilateration, lets us see aircraft we couldn’t see before due to the rugged terrain,” said FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt. […]
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FAA Approves 1st U.S. Ground Based Augmentation System
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the approval of Honeywell’s Smartpath Precision Landing System, clearing the way for increased safety and efficiency at airports by providing precise navigation service based on the global positioning system (GPS). The first U.S.-approved system is located in Memphis, TN and will become operational early next year. “The […]
NASAO Responds to USA Today Attack on General Aviation
Washington, DC, September 17, 2009 – The National Association of State Aviation Officials (NASAO) joined others in the aviation community today to denounce USA Today’s September 17, 2009 front page story “Little-used Airports Cost Taxpayers Big Money”. In a letter to USA Today, NASAO President and CEO Henry M. Ogrodzinski said, “I am appalled by […]
FAA Announces New Efforts to Respond to Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Randy Babbitt today announced a new focus on improving the agency’s response to public safety complaints and whistleblower contributions, as well as renewing efforts to ensure consistent interpretation of agency regulations and policies. He also outlined ongoing actions to ensure that air carriers comply with safety directives […]
FAA Launches New Accident Prevention Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of a strategy to reduce emerging aviation risks using national safety data, the agency’s Office of Aviation Safety today launched a new Accident Investigation and Prevention Service that integrates the work of the Offices of Accident Investigation and Safety Analytical Services. “This program give us better tools to spot potential […]
Beechcraft to Make Strong Presence at Reno National Championship Air Races
World’s fastest, most technologically-advanced light jet to make flight passes for fifth straight year WICHITA, Kan. (Sept. 15, 2009) – Hawker Beechcraft Corporation (HBC) today announced its plans to showcase its popular Beechcraft aircraft at the National Championship Air Races and Air Show, held Sept. 16-20 at the Reno-Stead Airfield in Reno, Nev. The company […]
Grant Management Firm Adds Transportation Specialist to Team
Tampa, FL – (September 8, 2009) – Panther International LLC, the Tampa Bay-based software firm that developed the BlackCat Grant Management System, is proud to welcome Becky Mainardi as Project Manager. Ms. Mainardi joins Panther with an extensive background in intermodal transportation planning and project management. She will have a multi-faceted role in the delivery, […]
FAA Announces Plan to Enhance Safety for New York Airspace
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is planning to modify the airspace over the Hudson River by revising procedures to create safe, dedicated operating corridors for all the aircraft that fly at lower altitudes around Manhattan. “The New York Airspace Task Force chartered on August 14 developed a comprehensive series of recommendations that […]
Boston Logan International Airport 19th Site Operational With Sensis ASDE-X
EAST SYRACUSE, NY – September 1, 2009 – Boston Logan International Airport is now operating with Sensis Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X), a runway incursion detection and alerting system. Logan is the 19th airport to receive the technology through the FAA’s ASDE-X program. A total of 35 airports will have ASDE-X by 2011. […]
Newark Liberty International Airport Now Operational With Sensis ASDE-X
EAST SYRACUSE, NY – August 31, 2009 – Newark Liberty International Airport is now operating with Sensis Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X (ASDE-X). ASDE-X is a runway incursion detection and alerting system that is now operational at 18 U.S. airports through the FAA’s ASDE-X program. The FAA will deploy ASDE-X to a total of […]
