Sun, Nov 01, 2015
Wins $81 Million Contract To For Work On AIMM Program
The FAA has awarded an $81 million contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation to support the Aeronautical Information Management Modernization (AIMM) program.
Under this contract, Northrop Grumman will support the FAA's safety mission and Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) objectives of developing automation, and information systems and services to address future air traffic requirements. This program will also provide aviation users with digital Aeronautical Information (AI) that conforms to international standards.
"With extensive experience in designing and delivering architectures to modernize systems of this kind, we are uniquely qualified to meet the FAA's specialized needs and address the next frontier of Aeronautical Information requirements," said Ed Sturms, vice president and general manager, civil division, Northrop Grumman Information Systems. "Northrop Grumman is committed to providing a quality user experience for our FAA customer through our inclusive and proven methodology increasing the likelihood of early and broad adoption."
Northrop Grumman has a legacy in securely integrating complex data systems leading to low-risk solutions that address customers' most critical challenges. To see more of the company's solutions, visit booth #529 at the 60th Annual ATCA Conference Nov. 1-4, 2015. Northrop Grumman's FAA-focused approach adapts to new challenges by leveraging proven processes as well as supporting information sharing, collaboration, and direct discussions about the key issues with government and industry partners. Through partnerships, Northrop Grumman is able to better recognize customer needs and adapt to the evolving marketplace challenges quickly and easily. The Northrop Grumman team includes Crown Consulting, Inc., Enterprise Engineering Services, Rigil Corporation and Sunhillo Corporation.
(Source: Northrop Grumman news release)
More News
Aero Linx: E-9A The E-9A is a twin turboprop used as a surveillance platform to ensure the Gulf of Mexico waters are clear of civilian boaters and aircraft during live missile laun>[...]
Blind Spot An area from which radio transmissions and/or radar echoes cannot be received. The term is also used to describe portions of the airport not visible from the control tow>[...]
Also: Bill Moyes Goes West, United All Clear, Flt Training Regs, Raptor Precaution Blue Origin plans to debut its second human-rated vehicle on the upcoming NS-27 launch. This inte>[...]
Ceiling The heights above the earth’s surface of the lowest layer of clouds or obscuring phenomena that is reported as “broken,” “overcast,” or &ldquo>[...]
Aero Linx: E-4B The E-4B "Nightwatch" serves as the National Airborne Operations Center and is a key component of the National Military Command System for the President, the Secret>[...]