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Military

Smarter Scout

Hunting insurgents or covering convoys, the U.S. Army’s first digital aircraft remains its most heavily used combat helicopter. To hike Kiowa Warrior availability and trim operating costs, the Army itself is integrating…

Military

Avionics for NextGen

Trust, cooperation and collaboration among industry stakeholders, and among the varied technology programs, are key drivers to implementing the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation (NextGen) airspace modernization program, according to panelists at…

Editor's Note

New Products

Rugged Display Curtiss-Wright Controls Embedded Computing unveiled the latest addition to its Skyquest family of video displays, the new ALPHA Series of rugged displays for deployed airborne platforms. This initial launch comprises…

Editor's Note

People

Marc Viggiano The newly merged Saab Sensis Corp. appointed Marc Viggiano president and CEO. He replaces the retiring Jud Gostin who will continue as an advisor to the company. Viggiano has more…

Editor's Note

Calendar

October 3-5 Air Traffic Control Association (ATCA) Annual Conference & Exposition, Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, Md. Contact ATCA, phone 703-299-2430 or visit www.atca.org. 10-12 National Business Aviation Association…

Editor's Note

Editor’s note: Selling NextGen

There has been a subtle, but distinct, shift in the tone of the conversation about the FAA’s NextGen. I’m not sure if it’s the approaching 2020 or 2025 deadlines or if it’s…

Editor's Note

Industry scan

Commercial No Disruption to GPS Any confusion regarding the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) stance on GPS interference was made clear when FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski told reporters that the agency would under…

Commercial

Raytheon, Metron, AirDat in Weather Partnership

Raytheon has teamed with AirDat LLC, of Lakewood, Colo., and Metron Aviation, of Dulles, Va., to provide a weather system for FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) weather programs. The companies said the…