But Some 'Weak Spots' Remain, Organization Says

There is continued strong demand growth for both domestic and international air traffic compared to the year-ago period, according to new data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Fifteen Year Agreement Will Support F-15I And F-16I Propulsion Systems

An historic fixed-price, fleet management program (FMP) contract has been signed between Pratt & Whitney and the Israeli Air Force (IAF) which is designed to provide 100 percent daily propulsion readiness for the entire Israeli fleet of F-15I and F-16I aircraft for the next 15 years.

Acquisitions Planned For The First Quarter Of 2016

MHS Aviation, a large operators of business jets in Germany, is expanding its fleet in the 1st quarter 2016. Corresponding contracts were signed in the last few weeks. In January, a Cessna CJ2+ will be added to MHS Aviation's fleet and in February a Bombardier Challenger 300 will follow.

Esterline Simulation Visual Systems Will Supply Treality TD-Series Display For M345 Military Trainer

Esterline Simulation Visual Systems, a new business of Esterline Corporation, has been awarded a contract to supply its new Trealty TD-Series transportable dome display system to Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi for the new M-345 military trainer aircraft. The M-345 dome display will be used for marketing and training purposes by Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi and, potentially, by customer air forces of the new jet.

Radar Signal Simulator Designed To Determine Operational Status Of EW RWR Systems

Textron Systems Electronic Systems' Model 527 has been selected as the Radar Signal Simulator for the KC-46 Platform. The Model 527 is designed for end-of-runway and walk-around preflight testing, to determine the operational status of installed electronic warfare (EW) radar warning receiver (RWR) systems.

New Phenom 300 Will Be Delivered In Brazil December 16

Executive AirShare leadership will soon depart for Brazil to take delivery of a new Embraer Phenom 300 executive jet. The ceremony takes place December 16 at Embraer’s headquarters in São José dos Campos. This addition will make the 22nd Phenom in Executive AirShare’s fractional fleet.

Will Support NORAD And PACAF Communications

A contract with a potential value of approximately $80 million to support the U.S. Air Force Air Defense Communications Service 3 program has been awarded to General Dynamics Information Technology. The single-award, task order contract would be in effect for five years, if all options are exercised.

Team 21, Led By Lockheed Martin, Delivers The Integrated, Performance-Based Flying Training System

Through the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Basic Wings Course (BWC) program, Lockheed Martin and teammates Pilatus Aircraft and Hawker Pacific have delivered 50,000 flying hours and trained more than 300 pilots since 2008.

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Outer Area (Associated with Class C airspace) Nonregulatory airspace surrounding designated Class C airspace airports wherein ATC provides radar vectoring and sequencing on a full-time basis for all IFR and participating VFR aircraft. The service provided in the outer area is called Class C service which includes: IFR/IFR−standard IFR separation; IFR/VFR−traffic advisories and conflict resolution; and VFR/VFR−traffic advisories and, as appropriate, safety alerts. The normal radius will be 20 nautical miles with some variations based on site-specific requirements. The outer area extends outward from the primary Class C airspace airport and extends from the lower limits of radar/radio coverage up to the cei

"The IAF and IMOD have enjoyed a decades-long relationship with Pratt & Whitney, over which time they have earned our confidence and trust. Because of Pratt & Whitney's expertise and track record of high-performance on our prior material management program, we felt confident in working with them on a full 15-year FMP program." Source: Aharon Marmarosh, director, Israel Mission to the United States, commenting the fixed-price, fleet management program (FMP) contract has been signed between Pratt & Whitney and the Israeli Air Force (IAF).