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ADS-B Equipage Mandate Privacy Proposals Explored by FAA

August 4, 2015
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ADS-B Equipage Mandate Privacy Proposals Explored by FAAIt has been a concern of business aviation officials that mode-S transponder transmissions can be tracked online and traced to the originator. Since most networking with ICAO addresses is now processed via the internet, reservations have been expressed throughout the aviation community and a working group was set up as part of the ADS-B Equip 2020 panel to investigate and discuss privacy concerns, and to put forward proposals for tight security for transmissions.

A white paper was delivered surrounding measures for proposed security for mode-S transponders this week and includes proposed development of the ability to change codes on a regular basis. This would involve the introduction of a privacy office to handle such changes. In the long-term, the FAA should explore encryption possibilities within the transponder itself.

Associated Air Center Get Boeing 757 CPDLC STC Issued

August 1, 2015
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Find Out More About CPDLC | Industry Aviation Communications ProvidersAssociated Air Center president, Mr James Colleary is pleased to announce what he refers to as a ‘significant industry accomplishment’, as his company are awarded supplemental type certification for an out-of-production Boeing aircraft.

The company was awarded STC for installation of CPDLC-FANS system on the Boeing 757-200, which includes an ICG Iridium satcom system, new ACARS and a cockpit voice recorder.

Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) and Future Air Navigation System (FANS) are set to become mandatory by 2020 as a part of the Single European Sky initiative, which will make the congested skies over Europe safer and more easily managed.

Orlando Sanford International Airport to Upgrade Passenger Processing Technology

July 27, 2015
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Find Out More About Passenger Processing Systems and Airport Technology IntegrationIt has been announced that Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) are to replace their current airport technology with an upgrade to improve their operational efficiency using a common use platform.

The airport will use AirIT’s EASE (Extended Airline System Environment) to increase flexibility for their major operations, including passenger processing, flight information displays, airport database operation and airline resources with a shared option to allow leverage of airport network infrastructure.

These and other providers of common use airport management systems, such as Rockwell Collins’ ARINC, deliver the opportunity for airports across the world to integrate systems and give airlines greater flexibility in terms of cost-management and efficiency.

Chicago Airports New Head Promises Action on Issue of Noise

July 25, 2015
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Visit the O'Hare Airport WebiteGinger Evans, the recently appointed Aviation Commissioner of Chicago airports, has said that she will ensure that all solutions will be investigated and presented by the beginning of August to address the problem of noise from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

Meeting with city officials and community groups, she announced that her staff ‘has developed 12 to 15 options’ for possible implementations that could address the issue. This meeting was the second of three proposed sessions for the negotiation of this issue that has been going on for decades.

She did not offer any details about the proposed measures, and insisted that her top priorities remain firmly in the conduct of safe and efficient flight operations.

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.

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.

South California Environmental Airspace Improvements – Draft Released by FAA

June 27, 2015
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FAA Release Draft EA for Airspace ImprovementsIn a bid to improve efficiency and safety of the flow of air traffic in Southern California, the FAA and the US Dept. of Transportation have released a Draft Environmental Assessment (Draft EA) as a part of the Metroplex project, which proposes the replacement of a number of current air traffic procedures.

The replacement of conventional procedures with satellite-based solutions, in accordance with the latest NextGen system will include a roll-out over most of South California and will encompass six of the region’s major airports.

The FAA has released the Draft EA for public review and is inviting comments on the proposals.

Warwarsing Airport to be Upgraded

June 24, 2015
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Providers of Advanced Airport Infrastructure SystemsU.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have spoken this month about the importance of pushing for resources for the country’s local airports and have confirmed that the Joseph Y. Resnick Airport in Warwarsing will receive $1.2 million for the US Department of Transportation to ensure vital airport upgrades and infrastructure are in place.

The upgrades will strengthen efficiency and enhance safety, particularly with the plans for lighting system upgrades for low-visibility conditions.

Airport efficiency and infrastructure systems can help small and medium-sized airports across the world to cope with increasing passenger traffic while maintaining security measures vital to their successful operation.