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FAA certifies Rockwells new air traffic computer system
2013-08-07 01:00:00| Airport Technology
Rockwell Collins has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified its next-generation air traffic computer system for air transport aircraft.
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FAA Certifies First Drones For Commercial Use In U.S. Airspace
2013-07-31 18:36:53| rfglobalnet News Articles
The FAA announced has issued restricted category type certificates to the Insitu ScanEagle X200 and the AeroVironment Puma AE drones, making them the first UAVs authorized for commercial operations in the U.S. The approvals are a major step toward expanded use of drones in U.S. airspace and should further accelerate growth in an already dynamic sector and generate new opportunities in RF/MW and EO/IR design.
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FAA to Examine Safety of Radio Beacons Linked to 787 Fire
2013-07-25 22:19:55| Airlines - Topix.net
U.S. aviation regulators ordered inspections of emergency locator transmitters linked to a July 12 fire on a Boeing Co.
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FAA requires more pilot training after Colgan crash
2013-07-11 03:53:16| Airlines - Topix.net
The Federal Aviation Administration announced its final rule Wednesday to boost training for co-pilots, after the fatal Colgan Air crash in 2009.
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FAA Boosts Aviation Safety with New Pilot Qualification Standards
2013-07-10 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Final rule announced by FAA increases qualification requirements for first officers (co-pilots) who fly for U.S. passenger and cargo airlines. Co-pilots must hold Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, requiring 1,500 hr total time as pilot, as well as have aircraft type rating, which involves additional training and testing specific to airplanes they fly. In comment, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said the traveling public deserves "the most qualified and best trained pilots." This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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