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HungaroControl celebrates it's 10th anniversary

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:14:25 GMT

HungaroControl celebrated the tenth anniversary of its establishment by handing over professional awards and holding a large-scale reception. The Hungarian Air Navigation Services appreciated the work of Anne Kathrine Jensen the CEO of Entry Point North, Qatar Airways and Thales Air Systems.

NATCA Honors Top Controller Flight Assists at Eighth Annual Archie League Medal of Safety Awards

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:13:12 GMT

Two Chicago Center controllers guided the pilot of a plane with icing conditions, a lost localizer and low fuel to a safe landing. A team of three Seattle Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) controllers directed the pilot of a plane that had run out of fuel at 3,200 feet to the nearest airport. A Denver Center controller saved the life of a pilot and his wife by instructing the pilots wife to an emergency landing route after the pilot became incapacitated from lack of oxygen during the planes ascent.

2011 Ends on a Positive Note - 5.9% compared to 2010, in line with long-term growth trends

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:32:47 GMT

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that full year 2011 passenger demand rose 5.9% compared to 2010, in line with long-term growth trends. In contrast, cargo markets contracted by 0.7% for the year; but recorded positive demand growth in December of 0.2%. Growth in demand lagged capacity increases at 6.3% (passenger) and 4.1% (cargo) putting downward pressure on load factors. The average passenger load factor for 2011 was 78.1%, down from 78.3% in 2010, while the freight load factor was just 45.9%, down from 48.1% in 2010.

Second Sri Lankan contract for Systems Interface with supply of ILS, VOR and DME

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:31:55 GMT

Systems Interface, based in the UK, has been awarded a second major contract for the supply and installation of an Instrument Landing System (ILS) a Distance Measuring System (DME) a Middle Marker (MM) and a Doppler VHF Omnidirectional Range (DVOR) at the soon to be completed Hambantota International Airport, Mattala, Sri Lanka.

NATCA supports FAA bill agreement

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:54:05 GMT

NATCA President Paul Rinaldi praised todays news that Congressional negotiators have reached an agreement on a long-term reauthorization of the FAA:

MDA receives follow-on contracts from the Federal Aviation Administration

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:46:01 GMT

MDA announced today that it has signed contracts totaling US$7.6 million with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue the upgrade to the FAAs Instrument Procedure Development System (IPDS), as part of a mission support automation program, and to provide operational support to the currently fielded version of the system. These latest contracts will continue to align the system with the requirements of the FAAs NextGen program.

CAA Announces Consultation On Change To UK Airspace Transition Altitude

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:33:49 GMT

To enhance safety, to enable the more efficient use of airspace, and to align the management of airspace more closely with other nations, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today launched a consultation on its intention to raise and harmonise the Transition Altitude in UK airspace to 18,000ft.

Egypt Gears up for FPL 2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:15:18 GMT

COMSOFT supplies flight plan converter AIDA-FPL to National Air Navigation Services Company (NANSC) of Egypt.

New Arrival Management Message Implemented

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:10:44 GMT

After a one-week trial period Air Traffic Control the Netherlands (LVNL) and the Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre (MUAC) implemented the Arrival Management Message AMA, an extension of LVNLs Arrival Manager into MUACs Upper Airspace. This is an innovative milestone for the further development of the air traffic management system in the FABEC airspace.

Airbus ProSky Offers Integrated Airport Surface Management for Air Traffic Controllers

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:09:19 GMT

Airports strive for ever more eco-efficient ground operations including safe taxiway routing for pilots, all-weather guidance between the terminal gate and the runway, and control of aircraft and vehicles. Airbus ProSky is responding to this demand by complementing its Air Traffic Management (ATM) offerings with a powerful airport surface management system (SMAN) for Air Traffic Control centres worldwide.

From digital to virtual recording: Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH (DFS) takes the next step with FREQUENTIS DIVOS 3 log

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:40:35 GMT

The DIVOS 3 log virtual server solution makes its ATM debut: Germanys DFS becomes the first ANSP to exploit the many advantages of this innovative recording system. The new and unique solution draws on proven technology to further improve recording performance and reliability.

Frequentis announces the release of smartFPLconverter

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:46:02 GMT

Frequentis AG announces the availability of its smartFPLconverter, a flight plan and ATS message converter for those ANSPs who are not in a position to convert their Flight Data Processing Systems (FDPS) and/or client terminals to the new 2012 flight plan format due for adoption in November ofthis year.

Free education programme at ATC Global features over 40 significant seminars and forums

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:36:47 GMT

The SESAR JU annual forum, an ICAO twelfth air navigation conference preparatory event and the European Regional Runway Safety Seminar are just some of the important workshops taking place at this years ATC Global Exhibition and Conference.

Systems Interface awarded VCCS replacement contract at Belfast International Airport

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:29:17 GMT

Systems Interface, based in the UK, has been awarded a major contract for the supply, design, installation and commissioning of a replacement Voice Communications Control System (VCCS) at Belfast International Airport, Aldergrove, Northern Ireland.

Capacity gains with new ATS system in Karlsruhe

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:09:44 GMT

In December 2010, DFS introduced its new air traffic services (ATS) system P1/VAFORIT at the upper area control centre (UAC) in Karlsruhe. The new system has made it possible for the capacity of the airspace to increase by 11 percent.

CANSO Members Control 1.8% More Flights in 2011

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:53:12 GMT

In 2011 48 CANSO Member air navigation service providers (ANSPs) around the world were responsible for handling 51.5 million IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) movements compared to just over 50.6 million in 2010. This represents an increase of 1.8%.

New Airport ATC Slot allocation rules will lead to job losses throughout Europe

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:44:23 GMT

An authoritative independent study, released today, (carried out for the European Regions Airline Association and the European Business Aviation Association by internationally renowned consultants Mott MacDonald) shows that the European Commissions proposed amendments to slot allocation regulation in the EU are based on incomplete and inaccurate analyses.

JEPPESEN President / CEO Mark van Tine Recognized as AVIATION INDUSTRY LEADER OF THE YEAR By Living Legends of Aviation Group

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:38:21 GMT

Mark Van Tine, president and CEO of Jeppesen, a unit of Boeing Flight Services, was recognized Friday night as the Aviation Industry Leader of the Year by the Living Legends of Aviation during a gala held in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Bristol international Airport took delivery of an upgrade to their Copperchase FDMS

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:26:37 GMT

Bristol international Airport has recently took delivery of an upgrade to their Copperchase FDMS (Flight Data Management System), and introduced Copperchase ATC IDS (Information Display System).

NTT DATA Concludes Contract with JICA for Supplying Flight Procedure Design System to Vietnam

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:53:52 GMT

NTT DATA CORPORATION concluded a contract with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on December 7, 2011 for the use of NTT DATA's PANADES Flight Procedure Design System in JICA's "Project for the Capacity Development for Transition to the New CNS/ATM Systems in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam" Technical Cooperation project (*1).

EUROCONTROL celebrates the 10th anniversary of RVSM

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:05:58 GMT

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) programme, one of the most important air traffic management projects Europe has ever seen.

Major recognition for FREQUENTIS expert: International System Safety Society elects Gabriele Schedl as Regional Vice-President

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:24:12 GMT

Ms Schedls know-how has now received international recognition through her election to the position of Regional Vice-President of the International System Safety Society.

U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood, Break Ground for New Runway at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:41:33 GMT

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Acting Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Huerta helped break ground today for a $791 million runway expansion at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport which will create thousands of jobs.

10 Brazilian airports to use Ricochet's technology

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:39:24 GMT

Leading manufacturer of recording and replay technology, Ricochet AS, today announced that they will supply recording systems to 10 airports in Brazil.

Airport Show 2012s growth reflects huge expansion prospects of the regional aviation industry

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:05:21 GMT

The Airport Shows 2012 edition looks all set to feature a significant growth in the number of participants despite the economic crisis in the world, thereby reflecting the importance of the region on the world aviation map.

Thales to provide civil air navigation systems for Mexico

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:29:35 GMT

As a result of an international call for tender, Thales is proud to announce that the Mexican Air Navigation Service Provider SENEAM has selected Thales technology for its air navigation renovation programme for the second consecutive year.

Intelcan's Skycontrol ATM and Skycom AMHS complete site acceptance testing for Guyana

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:12:19 GMT

Intelcans SKYCONTROL ATM and SKYCOM AMHS have successfully passed acceptance testing for the Guyanas Cheddi Jagan International Airport in Timehri.

Aloft Aviation Consulting Adds Safety and Risk Management Expert to Team

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:26:45 GMT

Bob Dodd, a former Qantas Airlines Safety Manager with a distinguished 34-year career in aviation safety, has joined the Aloft team as Senior Director Safety and Risk Management. In his new role, he will lead the launch of the eAPF, a customizable web-based safety performance management tool.

US Airways Selects Saab Sensis for Surface Management at Three Major Hub Airports

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:38:23 GMT

US Airways has selected defense and security company Saab AB subsidiary Saab Sensis Corporations Aerobahn airport surface management system for use at its three hubs located at the Charlotte-Douglas (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airports (PHX). Saab Sensis Aerobahn will provide US Airways with precise, real-time visibility of all ground operations with a suite of tools that improves operational efficiency, reliability and customer convenience.

Chinese civil aviation administration relies on radio equipment from Rohde and Schwarz

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:33:59 GMT

Chinas CAAC (Air Traffic Management Bureau) has purchased a total of 294 ATC radios to be installed at 20 locations in the CAAC Northwest air traffic control region. The order is the largest that Rohde & Schwarz has won so far for the airspace in Northwestern China.

FTL process must not be derailed

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:55:45 GMT

Today the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published the findings of a wide-ranging consultation on new pilot flight time limitation (FTL) rules, which will harmonise the maximum number of hours that pilots can work at European level.

SELEX Sistemi Integrati signs news contracts in India and Ukraine

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:12:01 GMT

SELEX Sistemi Integrati, a Finmeccanica company, recently signed two contracts for a total value of 10 million euros with the Indian shipyard Coching Shipyard Ltd and with the Ukrainian air service provider
UkSATSE (Ukrainian State Air Traffic Service Enterprise).

Egis continues to provide support to promote safety, security and environment of Civil Aviation in the Transport Corridor Europe

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:38:06 GMT

The TRACECA programme (Transport Corridor Europe Central Asia) was initiated in 1993 by the European Commission with an aim to stimulate cooperation among participants' countries and to promote their integration into the global economy.

Mike Sammartino, Former FAA Director of System Operations, Joins Metron Aviation

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:41:41 GMT

Metron Aviation, an Airbus Americas subsidiary, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Sammartino as Vice President of Government Affairs. Mr. Sammartino possesses 30 years of aviation experience in development, implementation and oversight of policies addressing Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM), airport scheduling limits and air traffic procedures.

ARINC and Airtel Deploy Next-Generation Routers

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:39:18 GMT

As airlines and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) in Europe face a mandate to equip aircraft and the supporting ground infrastructure with Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN) data link capability for Air Traffic Control, ARINC Incorporated today announced it has deployed next-generation technology to help meet the European demand for higher message volume and the certification of carriers ATN equipment.

Helios wins 3rd contract to support Single Skys Industry Consultation Body

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:24:46 GMT

Helios, the independent transport consultancy based in Farnborough UK, has won its third consecutive contract to provide technical support services to the Industry Consultation Body (ICB) for the Single European Sky.

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration selects Saab Sensis for Airport Surface Surveillance Capability Program

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:23:25 GMT

Saab Sensis Corporation has been selected by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Airport Surface Surveillance Capability (ASSC) program.

ATC Network again joins the Airport Show as Media Partner

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:58:41 GMT

For the third successive year we are pleased to announce that ATC Network will be working as a Media Partner with The Airport Show to be held in Dubai from May 22-24, 2012.

Commission makes €200 million available for key TEN-T projects

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:37:27 GMT

The European Commission launched today a Call for Proposals under the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) annual programme, making €200 million available to co-finance projects in several specific priority areas. The Annual Call will complement the funding already made available in June 2011 through the multi-annual programme in order to speed up the completion of the TEN-T network and will help prepare the ground for future TEN-T policy developments.

ITT Exelis Announces NextGen Data Communications Pursuit Team

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:29:27 GMT

ITT Exelis today announced its pursuit team for the Federal Aviation Administrations (FAA) Data Communication Integration Services (DCIS) contract. The ITT Exelis team includes leading airlines, aircraft manufacturers and aerospace corporations, such as Airbus, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, CSC, Rockwell Collins and Raytheon.

Namibia inaugurates new Thales air traffic control centre

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:45:11 GMT

Three years after Thales signed the contract with the Namibian Directorate of Civil Aviation (NDCA), the country's new air traffic control centre has now entered operational service. The inauguration ceremony on 7 December 2011 at Windhoek was attended by His Excellency Dr. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of the Republic of Namibia.

ADPI signs a Partnership Agreement with ASECNA

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:58:05 GMT

ADPI signs a Partnership Agreement with ASECNA (Agence pour la Sécurité de la Navigation Aérienne en Afrique et à Madagascar).

CANSO supports the call from the European Commission for Industry to play a leading role in SESAR deployment

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:27:25 GMT

CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, welcomes the European Commission Communication on Governance and incentive mechanisms for the deployment of SESAR, in which the role that Industry must play to ensure the timely and synchronised implementation of the system is highlighted, specifically through the appointment of a Deployment Manager.