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Raytheon Wins NextGen Contract to Study NAS Needs

Raytheon has been awarded a seven-month, firm-fixed-price contract to study the NextGen Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance architecture and determine the National Airspace System's needs for 2018 to 2025.

FAA: 2009 Military Airport Program Selections

The FAA has selected Alexandria International Airport, in Alexandria, LA, and Phoenix/Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, AZ, to participate in the 2009 Military Airport Program (MAP), which uses federal funds to convert former military airports to civilian or joint-use airports.

AD: Airbus

AD NUMBER: AD 2009-06-22

MANUFACTURER: Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Airplanes SUBJECT: Airworthiness Directive 2009-06-22

Airbus A380 Program Stung By Economy

Deliveries Trimmed Back To 14 From 21, '10 Stats Not Much Better

Time are tough... from the malaise of the LSA and ultralight industry, all the way to the mighty Airbus A380 Jumbo-Jumbo Jet. Airbus is admitting that deliveries for 2009 are going to fall far short of what they had expected just a few months ago.

Oh Really? DoT IG Thinks ATC Vulnerable To Hackers

OK, In This Day And Age... Who Isn't?

A report (FI-2009-049) from the Department of Transportation's office of the Inspector General is raising the alarm over the potential vulnerabilities of the nations air traffic system to damage and interference by hackers.

Boeing and Turkish Airlines Finalize Deal for Five 777-300ERs

Boeing and Turkish Airlines have signed an order for five Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes valued at $1.36 billion at current list prices. This is the first time Turkish Airlines has purchased new 777s directly from Boeing. The airline currently operates a fleet of 65 Boeing airplanes including Next-Generation 737s and leased 777-300ERs.