Flight check approval

Article Abstract:

ITT Gilfillan Div has reported that its mobile GCA-2000 (AN/MPN-25) tactical precision landing system has successfully passed the Federal Aviation Administration's formal flight check. The system, which was designed to support the rapid deployment US Air Force mission requirements, is transportable via single C-130 and can be set up in less than 90 minutes. In addition, it is capable of providing airport surveillance to up to 30 nm and has a precision approach range of 20 nm.

Product information, Aeronautical & Nautical Instruments

---

FAA awards ASDE-X contract

Article Abstract:

The FAA has awarded the Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE-X) contract to the consortium of Sensis Corp and Raytheon Co. The ASDE-X system is made up of Raytheon's X-band surface movement radar and control tower display with Sensis' multilateration and ADS-B sensors and multi- sensor data processor. The system has the capability to display aircraft positions with the appropriate call sign on high-bright 20-in flat screen.

Capital expenditures, New orders received, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Search & Detection Radar, Federal Aviation Administration, Air Traffic Control Eqp NEC, Raytheon Co., Air traffic control equipment, Search radar

---

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Fuel cells hit the road. Batteries not included. How green is your hydrogen?
• Abstracts: Flowing gold. Hands off. High tide, arid land
• Abstracts: Quad-tiltorotor proposal unveiled. New BURRO contract. CH-60s at Patuxent River
• Abstracts: Greek SAR order. HAL orders TM333. HAL orders more TM333s
• Abstracts: Cook Islands to get Canadian expertise. AirScene selection. Bovis procures Barcelona contract

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.