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ESA Iris Programme Completes Phase One

July 15, 2015
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Leading Providers of CPDLC for Commercial AviationAs a part of the Single European Skies ATM Research (SESAR) joint undertaking, the Iris Precursor Programme phase one completion takes Europe another step closer to its goal of creating the worlds most advanced air traffic management infrastructure.

Now, with phase one completed, another €7.6 million of funding will now be made available by the European Space Agency (ESA) and its partners to commence phase two, which will focus on the satellite network overlay.

ESA’s Iris Precursor Programme is operating in partnership with Inmarsat, the well-known British satellite company and will provide the means to streamline the current ATM system and allow aircraft to use Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) to its maximum efficiency, increasing safety significantly over Europe.

ICAO Says MH370 Case Cannot Close

July 14, 2015
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Aviation Industry NewsAn official from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has said that the case for missing flight MH370 cannot close until the plane is found, despite spiralling costs as the search continues.

Until conclusive evidence can be uncovered about the whereabouts or the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the Malaysian Airlines aircraft, then search efforts, currently led by Australia will continue.

The search has cost an estimated U.S. $11 million since it began in March last year and the ICAO maintain that the responsibility for the search must remain with Malaysia, China and Australia.

There is still no evidence to suggest the reason for the aircraft losing radar coverage, and the ICAO are no closer to knowing whether it was a safety issue, a security or a technical issue.

Mr Raymond Benjamin, secretary-general for the ICAO said, “Without the wreckage, we don’t know.”

Indonesian Ministry of Transport Gives Ultimatum to Airlines

July 13, 2015
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Providers of Free Messaging Audits to Help Manage Aviation CostsThirteen Indonesian airlines have been issued with an ultimatum by the Ministry of Transport to improve their finances by the end of the month.

With risks to their operator licenses, the airlines must begin to address their financial situations as many are in negative equity, which is leading to safety concerns.

The pressures placed upon global airlines is enormous, with fuel price fluctuations, ground fees and maintenance mandates, to name but a few. Messaging costs can spiral out of control in a system that can be complex, confusing and expensive.

Aviation consultancy specialists can help in certain areas and can help airlines to manage these kinds of costs more effectively.

IATA and Tel Aviv University to Collaborate to Develop Aviation Tech

July 11, 2015
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Find out more about IATAIt has been announced that a collaboration between IATA and Tel Aviv University has resulted in a signed deal this week to develop technology that is aimed at improving aviation safety in the areas of big data, cyber security and authentication and general security.

IATA represent much of the passenger and cargo transportation across the world – 83% – and deal with a wide range of issues, including streamlining and simplifying both ground-based and airborne operational procedures.

The simplification of processes, including airline messaging, which is historically complex and expensive, can improve airport operations on a global scale.

JetBlue Makes First New York – Havana Flight

July 9, 2015
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Aviation Industry News | JetBlue flights to Havana from NYAs a part of recent measures to improve relations between Cuba and the U.S. JetBlue have made its first flight from New York to Havana, becoming the first American airline to serve this route since restrictions were lifted at the beginning of the year.

The airline plan to make this route a regular one with weekly flights planned between J.F.K. airport and Havana’s Jose Marti airport.

JetBlue hope that this move with only strengthen their reputation as they already provide a respected service to the Caribbean and have operated charter flights to Cuba since 2011.

About High Frequency Data Link (HFDL)

July 8, 2015
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Find out more about HFDL for commercial aviationAs most of the aviation world looks to satellite communications, let’s spare a thought for High Frequency Data Link, commonly known as HFDL. Primarily used for long-haul and trans-oceanic flights, when VHF line of sight communications is insufficient, HFDL is a HF data link protocol, operated by ARINC as a GLOBALink ACARS service via a ground network of HF stations, whose coverage spans much of the Earth’s surface.

More robust than voice communications, HFDL transmissions are often used by the military and on board aircraft, HFDL integrates seamlessly with the flight management systems.

Recent developments in software for HFDL means that the service offers comparable message success rates to VHF and satellite datalink.

Mactan Cebu International Upgrades Passenger Processing

July 4, 2015
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Find out more about Rockwell Collins' ARINC passenger processing solutionsThe Philippines plan to streamline the passenger processing system for their Mactan Cebu International Airport by implementing a range of Rockwell Collins’ ARINC airport solutions.

Among the upgrades will be the installation of ARINC VeriPax on the Gunnebo Security Group automated gates in a collaboration between the two companies. This will enhance security with an automatic validation of passenger flight details at check-in.

The airport already uses ARINC vMUSE common-use technology and self-service check-in kiosks.

Next Month’s LABACE at Conghonas Airport

July 3, 2015
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LABACE 2014 | Find out more about this year's business aviation exhibitionThe 12th LABACE, business aviation’s conference and exhibition, will be held at Conghonas Airport in Sao Paulo next month on 11th to 13th August, despite suggestions of a move to Campo de Marte airfield after the problems last year with the collapse of a hangar. It is expected that the location will be discussed this year, as a more modern exhibition centre is available.

According to the director general of the show’s organisers, ABAG, Mr Ricardo Nogueira, the show is not expected to be any bigger than last year, but still bigger than 2013, with an estimated 14,000 visitors.

Safety is going to be big on the agenda this year, in addition to access to airports for business jets.

More information on LABACE can be found here.

Aviation Security Conference 2015

July 2, 2015
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Global Providers of Cyber Security Solutions for Airports & FacilitiesThis September the platform will be open for a global aviation security discussion in Dubai as the Information Exchange Group announce the dates for the Aviation Security Conference 2015.

IXG has said that the conference will offer the most prominent platform for a ‘Discuss-Debate-Deliberate’ session on the most critical issues in the field of aviation security.

Topics to be aired will include the assessment of the latest threats to civil aviation, the industry’s technical developments and innovations, cyber security and crisis management amongst other subjects.

A panel of EMEA regional experts will attend and open the discussions.

ARINCDirect FOS System New Features for Business Aviators

July 1, 2015
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Find Out More About ARINCDirect Flight Support Services SuiteRockwell Collins has announced that is has released a series of updates for its ARINCDirect Flight Operations System, FOS.

Also, FOS can now be integrated with their ARINCDirect safety management tools, providing access to flight and fatigue risk assessment via the Pulsar Infomatics Aviation Fatigue Metre suite, giving users instant identification capabilities for fatigue ‘hot spots’ across a given operational schedule.

Brian Kruger, senior director of Applications and Services for Rockwell Collins said that the upgrades place a focus on ‘enhancing efficiency for flight departments’.

The latest version of FOS features enhanced mobile functionality with a touch-screen interface for users of tablets and smartphones.