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Curtiss-Wright Awarded $287 Million IDIQ Contract to Provide Aerospace Instrumentation System Technology

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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The contract has a base period of five years, valued at $123 million, followed by a five-year option period.

Key Points: 
  • The contract has a base period of five years, valued at $123 million, followed by a five-year option period.
  • Under the agreement, Curtiss-Wright will provide its High Speed Data Acquisition System (HSDAS) aerospace instrumentation technology to support AFTC flight test programs, including High Speed Data Acquisition, Network, Recording, Gateway, RF, and Data Analysis Software (IADS®) products and services for Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI).
  • The sole source contract provides products, enhancements, upgrades, repair services, field service, and technical support to the HSDAS equipment.
  • This award is a continuation of the recently completed HSDAS IDIQ five-year contract that was valued at $91 million.

NASA's Aviation Tech to Roll Out to Airports, Save Time for Passengers

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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In September, the technology that was tested during NASA's Airspace Technology Demonstration 2 (ATD-2) was transferred to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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  • In September, the technology that was tested during NASA's Airspace Technology Demonstration 2 (ATD-2) was transferred to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • Large airports across the country including Orlando International will soon implement the technology.Nelson discussed the technology transfer with Greater Orlando Aviation Authority CEO Phil Brown.
  • "As we deploy this software, the travel experience gets better for passengers all the while aviation's emissions decrease.
  • Overall, passengers were spared 933 hours in flight delays and saved an estimated $4.5 million in value of time.

NASA Transfers Air Traffic Management Tool Updates to FAA

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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NASA provided the FAA with technology and knowledge from the demonstrations.

Key Points: 
  • NASA provided the FAA with technology and knowledge from the demonstrations.
  • This air traffic scheduling technology enhances aircraft efficiency and improves dependability for passengers every day," Nelson said.
  • "I'm excited the software NASA developed for air traffic controllers and airlines will be soon rolled out at airports across the country and know the results will continue to be extraordinary."
  • ATD-3 focused on providing pilots and air traffic managers with options for adjusting aircraft flight paths based on real-time input including wind and weather conditions and other air traffic.

NASA, FAA Invite Media to Briefing on Air Traffic Control Updates

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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Panelists will include NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson, as well as several leading airport and airline partner representatives.

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  • Panelists will include NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson, as well as several leading airport and airline partner representatives.
  • To receive the Zoom registration link, media must RSVP by emailing their name, affiliation, and telephone number to J.D.
  • Harrington at: [email protected] by 11 a.m., two hours before the start of the event.
  • The agency has transferred technology and knowledge from these demonstrations to the FAA for nationwide implementation.