Aerospace Diary

SITA has the potential to dramatically improve ATC communications through the implementation of IP suites SITA is accelerating innovation in air traffic control (ATC) communications as part of Boeing’s 2019 ecoDemonstrator program, alongside key industry partners including NASA and long-standing airline customer, Etihad. The program tests pioneering and promising technologies that aim to solve air transport industry challenges for airlines and passengers, as well as enhancing sustainability. The most recent program saw the implementation of such technologies onboard a Boeing 777 and tests a total of 50 different projects. SITA’s involvement in the program highlights the strength of its SITA FOR AIRCRAFT portfolio, which delivers the promise of the connected aircraft by providing services that enable communication between aircraft, ground systems, ATC and other operators. SITA is working in collaboration with Honeywell to optimize the transmission of digital infor...

Honeywell Explains Why ADS-B Updates Today Will Save You a Headache in 2020 It’s hard to imagine where you’ll be next year, much less three years from now, but give it a try. The world is a big place, and global business operates at a fast pace. In 2020, will you need to be in Tokyo, Dubai, London or New York? More importantly, how will you get there? Your answer could be a business aircraft. Of course, how you’ll get to where you want to be in 2020 depends on whether your aircraft has completed its ADS-B Out compliance. Three years may seem like plenty of time, but the window for meeting the Federal Aviation Administration’s mandate for ADS-B Out compliance is closing fast. In reality, the three-year time span is short considering the thousands of aircraft that need to be upgraded by a small network of business jet maintenance, repair and overhaul centers; the challenges faced in servicing so many aircraft; and the uncertainty felt by owners and operators that can bring u...

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ATC Neelam Mathews  - IHS Jane's Airport Review 24 July 2017     The ground station for the pilot SmartPath ground-based augmentation system (GBAS) at Chennai International Airport, which was damaged and submerged in floods in 2015, has been reinstalled at a higher level to prevent future waterlogging. SmartPath manufacturer Honeywell has also upgraded software on the system.  Jane’s   understands that tests of the GBAS ground infrastructure are under way, with flight trials to follow with a Cessna aircraft. Chennai is the first airport in India to adopt GBAS, and only the second site in Asia to adopt SmartPath after Shanghai Pudong in China. Cat I certification is pending at both these airports, and installation is also planned in South Korea at Seoul Gimpo. More in Janes Airports Review 

by  Neelam Mathews  -  July 10, 2017, 3:50 AM Honeywell’s “Connected Aircraft” demonstrator reached India last week, after appearing at the Paris Air Show and heading east via Copenhagen, Moscow and Dubai. And while most of the company’s briefings in and around the Boeing 757 testbed have stressed  the advantages to be gained from real-time connectivity  by commercial operators,  and their passengers , the technology has clear military applications. Honeywell invited a large number of senior officials from the Indian Air Force ( IAF ) and Indian Navy ( IN ) on a flight from Delhi on July 4. “ We have had a good response from our aviation customers and we are in talks with Indian carriers for deployment of connected technologies,” said Neelu Khatri, president, aerospace, Honeywell India. However, she refused to comment on the military aspect of the product. But the  IAF  and  IN  are experiencing high  AOG  rates w...

June 19, 2015    By Chris Pocock and Neelam Mathews   Hindustan Aeronautics ( HAL ) has chosen the Honeywell  TPE331 -12B turboprop to power its proposed new basic trainer. The  HTT -40 is the delayed indigenous candidate to replace the old  HPT -32 piston-engine basic trainer in the Indian Air Force ( IAF ). After delays in development of the  HTT -40, the  IAF  bought 75 Pilatus  PC -7 Mk  II turboprops as an interim measure. Those aircraft are now being delivered. “ Our  TPE331 -12B is one of the most widely used and capable turboprop engines in service today,” said Anjit Ghosh, president of Honeywell Aerospace India. “With our engine at its core,  HAL ’s new, locally developed  HTT -40 will offer pilots rapid acceleration, low fuel consumption, improved reliability and the ability to train for a variety of missions.” However, the  IAF  is reportedly reluctant to i...

Neelam Mathews June 15 2015 As part of the "Make in India" initiative, Tata Advanced Systems links up with Airbus to produce C-295 transports in country. Airbus said every one of its programs includes parts from India Defense manufacturing in India is undergoing a transition from a traditional buyer-supplier relationship to a more open and transparent one. Easing of licensing policy, an increase in foreign direct investment from 26 to 49 percent and a forecast that envisions a 10-fold increase in exports (presently at a miniscule 0.3 percent) are drivers propelling a defense sector currently riding high on the “Make in India” program. The initiative was launched and promoted widely by new Prime Minister Narendra Modi. An attempt to boost GDP, Make in India sees aerospace and defense (among other industries) as its focus to enhance skill development and build an efficient manufacturing infrastructure. Transparent policies and speedy implementation are also...

By Arijit Ghosh, President, Honeywell Aerospace India India’s Prominence as an Air Traffic Market Grows The IATA published a report placing India as the third largest aviation market by 2031, jumping six places and overtaking the United Kingdom. This surge in air traffic will bring positives such as increased tourism, more jobs and economic stimulation, but it will also put added pressure on India’s already challenged air traffic management system, potentially leading to delays and higher costs for airports and airlines. With the unpredictability of India’s weather, especially during monsoon season, delays can make travelling in India a headache for passengers and a money pit for airlines.  The weather problem is not limited to India. Around the world, airlines continue to struggle with challenges due to shifting weather conditions. In fact, inclement weather is the single largest contributor to delays and a major risk to passengers and personnel on board, as well a...