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ITT ADS-B Ground System Cleared For Deployment Nationwide

TIS-B, FIS-B Next Steps In NextGen Deployment

The FAA has given clearance to ITT Corp. in White Plains, NY, to deploy their ADS-B satellite-based air traffic surveillance system nationwide. ITT provides radios, routers, and radio control stations for the program.

First Affordable GA Synth Vis System For General Aviation Pilots

Symbolic Flight Ready To Ship Photo-Realistic Visualization

Symbolic Flight says it is shipping what it describes as a "major update" to its synthetic vision software that the company claims delivers a "complete, portable, synthetic vision experience for general aviation pilots at a price any pilot can afford."

Airbus Signs MoU With Chinese Authorities For Cooperation In ATM

Will Assist In Implementation Of New Technologies, Share Experiences

Chinese air traffic management authorities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus on air traffic management cooperation.

Brazilian Air Force Completes Debut Flight For Upgraded C-95

Advanced Avionics, Communications Systems For Small Airlifter

The Brazilian Air Force successfully completed a debut flight of its C-95 freighter-wayfarer aircraft, upgraded by Elbit Systems' Brazilian subsidiary Aeroeletrônica (AEL).

Horizon Air Mechanics Ratify New Contract

Agreement To Take Effect Thursday

Horizon Air's technicians have ratified a new four-year contract, successfully concluding all of the airline's active labor negotiations.

World Fuel Services To Acquire The Hiller Group

Further Expands General Aviation Business

World Fuel Services Corporation said Thursday that its wholly-owned subsidiary, World Fuel Services, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Hiller Group and certain affiliates ("Hiller").

A Dozen Boeings Come Off The Order Book

Three 777 Airplanes Among Those Shelved

Boeing says that it has lost a dozen orders for airplanes, including three 777s and one 787. The company also lost a net four orders for 737s, with eight being cancelled and four new orders on the books.

Pilot Unhurt After Cirrus 'Chute Deployment

Landed 25 Yards From A House

The pilot of a Cirrus SR-22 (N422NR) flying over Nacogdoches County, TX in the early morning hours of Thursday experienced engine trouble, but was unhurt when he deployed his airframe parachute.