June 2010

Latest Release of AST-Pro Version 1.3.109 ready for download

For all existing license holders of AST-Pro Version 1, download the latest version by following this link:

http://download.etod.aero/AST-1.3.109.zip

Just extract this file (AST.exe) and overwrite your existing one. Check by clicking 'Help' and 'About AST' and it should say Version 1.3.109, Copyright 2010.

May 2010

24 Aerodrome Surveys completed in Nigeria

SLC Associates have successfully carried out the WGS-84 Aerodrome Surveys for a total of 24 Nigerian aerodromes for IATA, which will enable the development and implementation of GNSS Non-Precision Approach Procedures for NAMA.

June 2009

Aerodrome Surveys in Google Earth

SLC Associates can now supply a KML format file containing all Obstructions and Obstacle Limitation Surfaces for viewing in in Google Earth.

GDMS Installation completed for Qatar CAA

Geospatial Database Management System (GDMS) eTOD and Safeguarding software, is installed for the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority in Doha.

Our team is proud to have completed the instalation and training of our state-of-the-art eTOD and Safeguarding software, GDMS.

Because of the innovative nature of this software dealing with the latest criterias of ICAO for Electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data (ETOD), we sent a team of programers to Doha in order to complete the final customization of GDMS, matching the specific requirements of QCAA AIS Team.

Having our programers onsite enabled us to amend the software and perform the final adjustment immediatelly while the training was conducted.

Our training method was based on a combination of demonstration by our Instructors and hands-on exercise by the AIS team. The iterative process of the exercise and Instructor’s support enabled the trainees to develop a creative and personal approach to the system, understand and assimilate the functions of the software.







May 2009

ICAO has deferred the implementation date of the Annex 15 SARP until 2012. Unfortunately based on the amount of surveying resource available it is unlikely that any major State will be able to complete the necessary survey and associated work even by that date.

April 2009

James (Ned) Easey finally hangs up his boots and retires at the grand old age of 70. However, don't think you've seen the last of Uncle Ned, as he will be making special appearances throughout the year.

January 2009

SLC Associates successully complete the WGS-84 Aerodrome Surveys and eTOD Areas 1, 3 and 4 for the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. This included the Aerodrome Surveys at Doha International and Al Khor Airports.

October 2008

SLC Associates return to the Middle East to carry out the WGS-84 Aerodrome Surveys for Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah Airports in the UAE. One team was led by the current Director of Operations, Stephen Card and the second team by Rob Newman.