Avionics
Cathay Group selects Thales for avionics on 30 Airbus aircraft
The Cathay Group has selected Thales to provide advanced avionics for its latest fleet expansion. The agreement covers 30 Airbus A330neo aircraft for Cathay Pacific and 18 A321neo/A320neo jets for its budget carrier, HK Express. A central feature of the deal is the...
NASA and Reliable Robotics to test uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS)
Reliable Robotics has signed a contract with NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) to test its Cessna 208B Caravan at airports. Data collected from the flights will help inform the FAA and Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) as they set...
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,...
Fokker Services Group debuts new anti-spoofing solution
Fokker Services Group has launched a new anti-spoofing solution for the protection of critical avionics systems. Rather than just detecting GPS spoofing and jamming, the Dutch company says the solution actively defends aircraft systems from attempted attacks....
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 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...
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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...
Emirates drives operational efficiency with updated analytics application
Emirates is giving pilots and flight operations teams the data they need to drive efficiency, enhance security, and reduce fuel burn. The airline recently reported "remarkable improvements" in operational and safety KPIs as a result of GE FlightPulse™. FlightPulse...
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...
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,...
Airbus outpaces Boeing for fifth year with 2,318 new orders
Earlier this month, Airbus reported record annual jet orders in 2023 marking a "landmark year for Airbus' Commercial Aircraft business with deliveries on the upper end of target." Delivering more aircraft and securing more orders than US-based Boeing, Airbus secured...
Reliable Robotics Reveals Airspace Integration Solution; Marc Pos to Lead Critical Radar Systems Component
“We’ve been strategically focused on certifying our safety-enhancing aircraft automation system, and simultaneously building an Airspace Integration Solution that allows remotely piloted aircraft to be safely integrated into our airspace. With Marc’s expertise, we...
Thales to Modernize Zambia’s Air Traffic Control With Latest TopSky ATC Solution
Thales is working with Zambia Airports Corporation Limited to modernize the TopSky – ATC systems at the ATC centers at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Lusaka and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport, Livingstone. Thanks to the Datalink CPDLC and ADS-C...
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