[Satellite Today 05-08-09] Raytheon Co. was awarded a contract to study the NextGen Integrated Communications, Navigation and Surveillance architecture and determine the National Airspace System’s needs for 2018 to 2025, the company announced May 7.
    The study analyzes interfaces to operator flight planning systems, aircraft capabilities, avionics functions and U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) automation systems. The $2.3 million contract was awarded by the NextGen Institute, a venture between the National Center for Advanced Technologies and the FAA.
    The Next Generation Air Transportation System is the FAA’s plan to modernize the National Airspace System through 2025.