FAA turns to General Dynamics for air traffic control communications

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., 30 May 2007. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered $10 million of CM-300 UHF radios and equipment from General Dynamics C4 Systems in Scottsdale, Ariz., to upgrade communications between air traffic controllers and military aircraft operating in U.S. commercial airspace.

The order is part of the $102 million FAA UHF replacement radio contract originally awarded to General Dynamics in 2002.

The CM-300 radios transmit and receive vital flight path, tracking and related navigation information between military aircraft in-flight and air traffic control personnel on the ground.

The CM-300 radios also are used for air traffic control communications at U.S. military air stations and ranges in fixed-site and remote locations.

For more information contact General Dynamics C4 Systems online at www.generaldynamics.com.