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April 30, 2007
Export Control Modernization Effort Attracts More Supporters
Ten new organizations joined the Coalition for Security and Competitiveness, a partnership of groups advocating a modernized export control system. ... more
April 27, 2007
EU Cites Need for Strong Space Policy to Face Global Challenges
The European Commission (EC) and the European Space Agency (ESA) recently proposed creating a comprehensive political framework for the development ... more
April 27, 2007
EC Details Key Applications for Space Industry
This press memo gives information on the European space industry and on space applications that are key elements in the communication on European ... more
April 18, 2007
ICAO Publishes Preliminary 2006 Safety, Security Statistics For Air Carrier Operations
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) completed its analysis of the preliminary information available on aviation safety and aviation ... more
April 18, 2007
FAA Finds Alternative Way to Handle Air Traffic in N.Y., N.J., Penn.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) identified a new way of handling air traffic in and around New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia. ... more
April 18, 2007
FAA Implements ATOP Technology for More Direct Oceanic Routes
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the final implementation of Advanced Technologies and Oceanic Procedures (ATOP) at the ... more
April 18, 2007
CAA, DfT Detail Transition of U.K. Glider Fleet to European Regulations
As of the end of March, U.K. gliders must comply with European airworthiness regulations. ... more
April 16, 2007
IATA Applauds U.S./EU Open Skies Agreement
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed EU approval of the U.S./EU open skies agreement. ... more
April 16, 2007
GAO: DoD Needs a Joint, Integrated Investment Strategy for Tactical Aircraft
The efforts by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to recapitalize and modernize its tactical air forces have been blunted by cost and schedule ... more
April 12, 2007
G Systems Delivers NLOS-LS Test Set to Lockheed Martin
G Systems delivered the second of two Non-Line-of-Sight - Launch System (NLOS-LS) Test Sets to Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (LMMFC). ... more
April 10, 2007
NASA Announces National Positioning, Navigation & Timing Advisory Board Members
NASA and the National Executive Committee for Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) announced the members of the National Space-Based ... more
April 9, 2007
RTCA Addresses Unmanned Aircraft Systems - RTCA DO-304
RTCA issued RTCA DO-304 - Guidance Material and Considerations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. ... more
April 9, 2007
NASA Developing an Interplanetary Internet
Teams from NASA and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) - the research arm of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) - are working ... more
April 9, 2007
Alien Technology Teams with SAIC to Enhance Navy's RFID Capabilities
Alien Technology Generation 2 (Gen2) radio frequency identification (RFID) readers and tags are being deployed as part of the U.S. Navy's Advanced ... more
April 4, 2007
ANSI Homeland Security Standards Panel Offers Post-Katrina Preparedness Solution - NFPA 1600
A new report from the American National Standards Institute Homeland Security Standards Panel (ANSI-HSSP) contains recommendations aimed at bolstering ... more
April 3, 2007
NASA Dryden Center Acquires Aircraft System for Research Missions
The NASA Dryden Flight Research Center acquired a Predator B unmanned aircraft system adapted for civilian missions. ... more
April 2, 2007
NASA Publishes Crew Health Standard, Revises Aerospace Parts Symbol Specification Standard
NASA issued NASA-STD-3001 - Volume 1: Crew Health. ... more
April 2, 2007
Fact Sheet: FAA Supports Using GPS to Increase Runway Safety
Since runway or taxiway position is critical to pilots - especially at night, in poor weather conditions or when the crew is unfamiliar with ... more
March 30, 2007
Secretary of the Navy Recommends Future for Littoral Combat Ship Program
Based on a comprehensive review of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) acquisition program, the U.S. Secretary of the Navy Donald C. Winter said he ... more
March 29, 2007
GAO: DHS Decision to Procure, Deploy Next Generation of Radiation Detection Equipment Not Supported by Cost-Benefit Analysis
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) cost-benefit analysis does not provide a sound analytical basis for its decision to purchase and ... more
March 29, 2007
GAO: Progress Made But Challenges Remain in Joint Strike Fighter Program
The U.S. Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program delivered and flew the first development aircraft. ... more
March 28, 2007
NBAA Updates Oceanic Flying Operations, Procedures Manual
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) released an updated version of the NBAA Oceanic Flying Operations and Procedures Manual (Oceanic ... more
March 28, 2007
IATA Applauds U.S.-EU Aviation Agreement, Calls for Stronger U.S. Air Transport Industry
The U.S. and EU announced a draft aviation agreement, which the International Air Transport Association (IATA) viewed as a first step in the ... more
March 28, 2007
FAA Certifies Honeywell Collision Avoidance System for Use on All Military Aircraft
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified the Honeywell military airborne collision avoidance system - formation rendezvous (MILACAS-FR), ... more
March 22, 2007
TSA Begins Pilot Testing of Backscatter X-ray Technology
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently launched a pilot test of a new personnel screening system at Sky Harbor International ... more
March 21, 2007
Government Requests $640.7M for 2008 NIST Budget
The U.S. government issued a 2008 budget proposal that includes a $640.7M request for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). ... more
March 21, 2007
NIST Publications Help Managers Get a Handle on IT Security
Two new publications issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will help senior executives, auditors and others in ... more
March 16, 2007
EC Urges Work to Advance Single European Sky
In a recent communication, the European Commission (EC) expressed concern about the progress of the Single European Sky initiative, which aims ... more
March 16, 2007
EC Details Work Needed to Advance Single European Sky
The European Commission (EC) has recently expressed concern about the progress of the Single European Sky initiative, which aims to modernise ... more
March 15, 2007
EC Reports Progress on Single European Sky Modernisation Project
The European Commission (EC) released a progress report on SESAR, a project to modernise the air traffic control infrastructure. ... more
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