Avionics
IATA call for safeguards around 5G/6G and aviation frequencies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) are calling for safeguards around the deployment of 5G/6G to protect avionics systems and radio altimeters. IATA has presented a paper at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) WP5B Meeting in Geneva,...
IndiGo and Thales sign avionics maintenance contract
Avionics on IndiGo's fleet of 430 A320 Airbus aircraft will now be maintained by Thales. The new agreement lasts for 11 years, and includes IndiGo's growth plans to increase its fleet to 800 craft. Thales's Repair By The Hour (RBTH) and Avionics By The Hour (ABTH)...
Honeywell tests new SURF-A cockpit tech for safer runways
Honeywell has confirmed that their new Surface Alerts (SURF-A) cockpit technology was trialled in Kansas City, US, in late August, SURF-A was showcased alongside Honeywell's already-certified SmartRunway/SmartLanding (SmartX) product, in two demonstrations that...
XTI Aerospace’s xVTOL chooses Garmin avionics system
Aviation innovators XTI Aerospace have selected the Garmin G700 TXi avionics system for its pioneering TriFan 600 xVTOL aircraft. Its user-friendly touchscreen interface will provide future xVTOL pilots with essential situational awareness data, including traffic...
Richard Jaenicke on AI, Safety & the Future of Avionics Systems
As the aviation industry undergoes a digital transformation, AI and multi-core processing are no longer distant concepts - they're taking off. At Aerospace Tech Week, we spoke with Richard Richard Jaenicke, Director of Marketing at Green Hills Software, about the...
flydubai enhances data-driven decision making with ELB
As part of the industry's broader digital transformation, airlines are increasingly swapping their paper logbooks for electronic ones. This change is increasing accuracy, enhancing security, and driving efficiency across operations. It was recently announced that...
ATW Europe 2025 to spotlight AI-driven operations, autonomous aviation, and cybersecurity
Aerospace Tech Week (ATW) Europe, the premier event dedicated to aerospace technology, is set to return on 2-3 April 2025 at the MOC Event Center Messe München The highly anticipated event will bring together 2,000 attendees from across Avionics, Connectivity, MRO IT,...
Honeywell and NPX: “Creating autonomous avionics that can sense, think and act.”
Honeywell and NXP® Semiconductors N.V. are expanding their partnership to develop AI-driven aerospace technology and build solid foundations for autonomous flight. NXP's domain-based architecture, with high-compute capabilities and enhanced cybersecurity, will be...
Aerospace Tech Review Awards: VOTING NOW CLOSED
At Aerospace Tech Week, we celebrate innovation and excellence across the industry. These awards put a spotlight on the innovators, visionaries, and first-movers who are shaping the future of aerospace. If there’s a company, individual, or product you want to...
Your top five reads this year
As 2024 draws to a close, we are reflecting on the news and topics that grabbed your attention this year. Here are the top five most read articles of 2024. 1. What EWIS is and why it matters for wiring aircraft If you play any part in the wiring of aircraft —...
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Aerospace Tech Review Awards: VOTING NOW CLOSED
At Aerospace Tech Week, we celebrate innovation and excellence across the industry. These awards put a spotlight on the innovators, visionaries, and first-movers who are shaping the future of aerospace. If there’s a company, individual, or product you want to...
Cybersecurity investment grows amid rising digital attacks
A recent article by Reuters has drawn attention to a surge in digital attacks known as GPS spoofing. These attacks have the potential to "send commercial airliners off course," but typically can be resolved with the assistance of air traffic control (ATC). The article...
Transforming ATM: Viasat’s Joel Klooster on the future of connectivity
In an interview at Aerospace Tech Week, Joel Klooster, Senior Vice President, Aircraft Operations & Safety, Viasat shared his insights on the future of air traffic management (ATM) and the critical role of connectivity in delivering airspace modernisation. With...
UK tests “ground-breaking” quantum enabled navigation systems
This month, the UK successfully tested "ground-breaking" quantum technology aimed at creating an unjammable back-up for GPS navigation systems. Although the technology's "practical implementation" in commercial aviation is still estimated to be 10-20 years away in the...
Effective human-AI collaboration in the cockpit
For many years, the industry has been experimenting with automation. Enhancing safety, efficiency, and accuracy, automation is now a key aspect of modern aviation. One project using artificial intelligence (AI) to facilitate single-pilot operations is the...
Industry 4.0: Digital Twin technology at Rolls-Royce
According to McKinsey, intelligent computers are to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), what steam was to the first. Powered by disruptive technology, machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics, Industry 4.0 is characterised...
The future of avionics: High performance, machine-learned and certified
The next revolution in aviation is on the horizon. After powered flight and the jet aircraft, today high automation, autonomy, and electric propulsion give rise to the Jetsons, where humans and goods are zipped across urban skies in flying cars. Realizing advanced air...
Driving aviation standards for emerging tech: EUROCAE’s role in safety, efficiency, and innovation
EUROCAE, the European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment, plays a pivotal role in advancing the aviation industry through its range of standards. The non-profit organisation brings together manufacturers, operators, regulators, and other aviation stakeholders...
The new Aerospace Tech Week Europe agenda in brief
The highly anticipated Aerospace Tech Week agenda has finally arrived, promising an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge technology and innovation. With keynote interviews and panels featuring IATA's Director General, Willie Walsh, Airbus' Head of Disruptive R&T,...