CommercialThales to Feature RFID Tracking on New IFE Systems Thales will incorporate MAINtag Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags on all of its new in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems onboard Airbus A350 XWB, A380 and new production Boeing aircraft. The tags, FLYtag nano…
Business & GAFAA Considering Modernization of Pilot Training Standards FAA is preparing to consider a series of major changes to the practical test standards (PTS) for private pilots. The agency is considering proposed changes to the rules from the Airman…
CommercialUnmanned Aircraft: Barriers and Benefits to Civil Airspace Integration The integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into civilian airspace presents the next frontier in the air transportation industry. And it is one that faces numerous technological, regulatory and public perception issues…
ATM ModernizationReport: Air Travel Demand Remains Segmented Global air passenger traffic increased overall by 3.2 percent in April, according to the latest air travel report released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). All regions worldwide reported year-over-year…
Embedded AvionicsUS Air Force to Supply IFF Systems for F-16 BAE Systems was awarded a $34 million contract to provide its Mode 5 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) system for the U.S. Air Force fleet of F-16s. (F-16. Photo,…
ATM ModernizationThales IFF System Earns U.S. Certification Thales has achieved U.S. certification for its air traffic control security system –– the TSA 3522 interrogator. (Thales TSA 3522 IFF Interrogator. Photo, courtesy of Thales.) Following a certification process…
CommercialEmirates, CAE Open New Flight Training Center Canadian flight training manufacturer CAE and Dubai-based carrier Emirates inaugurated a pilot training facility at the Dubai SiliconOasis (DSO) commercial park. (EFTC's new flight training facility in Dubai. Photo, courtesy…
ATM ModernizationThales to Replace South African Air Traffic System Thales and the Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) Co. of South Africa have a new agreement to replace the legacy air traffic management (ATM) system in the region with a modernized system. …