by Elsie Clark | May 29, 2026 | AI & ML
French aircraft manufacturer Airbus have announced a new partnership with Mistral AI. Spanning the company’s entire operational chain, the agreement will expand the use of AI across Airbus’s activities.
Four key opportunities for integration have been noted, with some projects already underway. These cover:
- Automating technical documents production and making workflows more intuitive.
- Using AI-powered simulations and optimisations to accelerate design innovation, as well as development and test phases.
- AI models to make aircraft and spacecraft more intelligent, for example automatic object recognition and improved operational safety.
- Specific defence applications, including cyber investigation and coding assistants.
Airbus stress that AI deployment will meet stringent security standards to maintain the confidentiality of critical defence and aerospace data.
Catherine Jestin, Executive Vice President Digital at Airbus, said:
This partnership paves the way for the deployment of high-impact, high-value use cases of trusted and responsible AI in aerospace. Thanks to the high-performance models and made-to-measure support of Mistral AI experts, we are building the foundations necessary to power our current and future products and services, enabling us to serve our customers better.
Founded in 2023, Mistral AI are a French company whose customers include Cisco and HSBC. Timothée Lacroix, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Mistral AI, commented:
We are proud to partner with Airbus and contribute to its critical industrial operations. Together, we will deploy Mistral’s fully integrated AI stack to accelerate innovation, contribute to improve flight safety, and deliver greater value for customers.
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by Elsie Clark | May 20, 2026 | AI & ML
United Ventures and Pegasus Innovation Lab are among the investors contributing to a US$1.5 million fundraising round for startup Overwatch AI.
Baobab Ventures and Masia also backed the company, which was founded by former pilot Leo Kotil alongside Nikita Kaeshko. The startup aims to make it easier for airline crew and operations staff to access critical information. Currently fragmented across different systems, Overwatch are building a platform that allows staff to search find what they need using natural language.
Kotil explained:
After nearly a decade as a pilot, I know how painfully disjointed many of the pre- and in-flight processes are. You are trawling through various apps and systems based on outdated software, trying to piece together the information you need to take action. You spend more time on this than flying the plane.
The AI does the hard work of trawling through the reams of documentation and dozens of operational data sources, making sense of it and connecting the dots, surfacing the answers and insights airline teams are looking for.
Overwatch has already experienced early successes, deploying the tech across 30,000 flights. The results are encouraging: a 4.6-times increase in compliant decision-making and a 6.6% increase in crew productivity. The company estimate full deployment could save airlines up to US$4 million.
Pegasus Airlines Innovation Lab managing director Kurtulus Ozturk commented:
Through this partnership, Pegasus contributes real-world operational context, extensive documentation, and direct crew feedback to tailor and scale Overwatch AI within a live airline environment. As a result, our pilots and cabin crew can instantly access critical information through natural language, improving decision-making, operational efficiency, and on-time performance, ultimately enhancing passenger satisfaction.
The US$1.5 million funding round comes following Overwatch AI’s success at Aviation Festival Asia 2026, where they won our Startup Pitch Competition.
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by Elsie Clark | May 5, 2026 | AI & ML, Avionics, Connectivity, Flight Ops IT, Innovation, MRO IT, Sustainability
Aerospace Tech Week (ATW) have unveiled the agenda for the next edition of the event, taking place in November. This year the conference will be held in London for the first time, bringing together innovators across the industry while highlighting the UK’s dynamic aviation and aerospace value chain. The agenda covers the technologies disrupting the industry right now, from AI and avionics to digital MRO and sustainable aviation fuel.
Big players attending the event include executives from Airbus, Boeing, easyJet, Lufthansa, Thales, Safran, Leonardo, and many more. And through partnerships with ADS, the Aerospace Technology Institute, EUROCAE, and the European Aerospace Cluster Partnership, we’re making ATW 2026 the most impactful edition of the event yet.
Sessions you won’t want to miss:
Keynote panel: Aerospace 2030: Navigating the roadmap towards a resilient, intelligent, and sustainable aerospace. Featuring:
- Nick Earl VP UK, Safran
- Greg Ombach, Senior VP and Head of Disruptive Research, Technology, and Innovation, Airbus
- Ajay Chakravarthy, Chief AI Officer, Thales
- Giancarlo Buono,Group Director Safety and Airspace Regulation, Board Member, UK, Civil Aviation Authority
Workshop: Next steps for hydrogen propulsion
- Led by Helen Leadbetter, Technical Strategy Lead – Zero Emissions Flight, Civil Aviation Authority
Panel: Mastering data quality for the next steps in predictive maintenance. Featuring:
- Craig Lynch, Predictive Maintenance Specialist, easyJet
- Honor Powrie, Senior Director, Data & Analytics, ge
- Yannick Nkengsa, Manager, Aircraft Software & Data, Air Canada
Keynote panel: Towards sustainable skies: Strategies and innovations to green the future of aerospace. Featuring:
- Jonathon Counsell, Group Director of Sustainability, IAG
- Julien Manhes, Head of SAF & CDR, Airbus
- Stéphane Albert, Associate Director, Strategic Sustainability, Pratt and Whitney
- Steven Gillard, Regional Director, Europe & METACA Sustainability + Chair of UK Jet Zero Task Force, Boeing
Presentation: From requirements to practice: The WG-72 toolbox for Part-IS cybersecurity compliance.
- Anna Guégan, Senior Technical Programme Manager, EUROCAE
Keynote panel: Connected sovereign skies: Engineering a resilient UK & European airspace. Featuring:
- Sven Graeble, EVP, Head of Strategic Space Initiatives, Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
- Gareth Hetheridge, CIO & Director of Digital, Leonardo
Talent summit, in conversation with Women In Aerospace: Practical advice for forging a career in Aerospace. Featuring:
- Mamatha Maheshwarappa, Head of R&D, UK Space Agency
- Chiara Palla, Coordinator & Program Manager, Women in Aerospace UK Chapter
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by Elsie Clark | Apr 10, 2026 | AI & ML, Innovation
eVTOL developers Joby Aviation and software company Air Space Intelligence (ASI) are teaming up to explore the real-world integration of advanced air mobility (AAM).
Using ASI’s Flyaways AI Platform, Joby will deploy high-fidelity 4D modelling to understand how eVTOL operations can be scaled alongside existing air traffic procedures. With the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) set to launch the Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS), the companies say the time is right to think seriously about AAM integration in the US.
Bernard Asare, President, Civil Aviation at Air Space Intelligence, said:
Scaling advanced air mobility requires more than new aircraft — it requires a new operating system for the airspace. Our Flyways AI platform gives operators and controllers the predictive awareness to coordinate high-density operations proactively, not reactively. This partnership brings that same capability to eVTOL operations from day one.
The commercial readiness of eVTOLs is accelerating at pace. While Joby have made significant gains and are expected to launch operations in Dubai later this year, competition in the US market is fierce, with rivals Archer and Vertical also keen to make their mark. In seeking FAA approval, demonstrating how the tech will perform in real-world scenarios is essential.
Greg Bowles, Joby Aviation’s Chief Policy Officer commented:
America has long set the global standard for aviation, and modernizing our airspace is key to maintaining that leadership, By combining Joby’s operational capabilities with ASI’s advanced AI-driven Flyways platform, we’re helping build the intelligent infrastructure needed to integrate electric air taxis seamlessly into the NAS — one of America’s most important national assets.
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by Elsie Clark | Mar 4, 2026 | AI & ML, Avionics, Connectivity, Flight Ops IT, Innovation, MRO IT, Sustainability
Aerospace Tech Week, the premier international exhibition and conference for the aerospace technology community, is proud to announce a new partnership with ADS Group as the event prepares to launch its inaugural UK edition in London.
The move to the UK marks an exciting new chapter for Aerospace Tech Week, which has established itself as the event for senior executives and technical leaders across the aviation and aerospace sectors. The United Kingdom provides a natural home for the show’s next evolution. World-class engineering, global-leading MRO capability, pioneering sustainability research, and an unmatched supply chain make this industry a cornerstone of British economic and industrial strength. It deserves an event that reflects that ambition.
To mark this milestone, Aerospace Tech Week is delighted to partner with ADS Group, the UK’s leading trade association representing the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors. ADS supports over 1,800 member companies across the UK, championing their interests, enabling business growth, and advocating for the policies and investment that keep British industry globally competitive. The partnership will help ensure that Aerospace Tech Week’s London edition is deeply connected to the UK industry community from day one.
Daniel Boyle, General Manager at Aerospace Tech Week said:
Aerospace Tech Week brings together the leaders shaping the future of aviation technology, so partnering with ADS is a natural fit. As the UK’s leading trade association for aerospace, defence, security and space, ADS represents a powerful network of innovators and industry stakeholders. We are delighted to be working together to strengthen engagement across the ecosystem and ensure Aerospace Tech Week continues to provide real value, meaningful connections and forward-looking insight for the industry.
Balaji Srimoolanathan, Aerospace Director at ADS Group said:
We are pleased to partner with Aerospace Tech Week as it launches its first UK edition, and to have another opportunity to showcase the innovation, ambition and global competitiveness of the UK’s aerospace, defence, security and space industries. Aerospace Tech Week provides an important platform for industrial collaboration across the entire ecosystem. With more than 1,800 member companies spanning the full breadth of the supply chain, we are committed to forming partnerships that connect industry with new opportunities, new technologies and new international relationships. We look forward to supporting a successful inaugural event and ensuring the UK’s world leading expertise is front and centre as the sector continues to innovate, export and grow.
Aerospace Tech Week’s inaugural UK edition will bring together airlines, MROs, ANSPs, OEMs and their partners to explore the latest developments across avionics, connected aircraft, MRO IT, flight operations technology, cybersecurity, sustainability and more.
For further information, to register, or to enquire about exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, click here.
About Aerospace Tech Week | 11 – 12 November 2026, Excel London
Aerospace Tech Week is a conference and exhibition focused on driving innovation and technology advancements in the aerospace sector. Bringing together senior executives and technical leaders, ATW connects the whole value chain of aerospace to discuss, connect, and collaborate on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities.
In 2026, the event will reunite its community of 1,500 industry experts for two inspiring days featuring over 120 speakers. Key topics covered include AI, avionics, MRO, flight ops, and sustainability, while exhibitor and networking programmes spark connections that drive transformations across the industry.
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by Elsie Clark | Feb 12, 2026 | AI & ML, Innovation
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), GE Aerospace, and the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an innovation centre.
The Singapore Partnership for Aviation & Aerospace Research and Capability (SPAARC) will develop next-generation aviation and aerospace solutions. Covering AI, digital platforms, and aerodynamics, the centre will enhance operational efficiency and safety.
Mr. Han Kok Juan, Director-General of CAAS, said:
We have seen rapid advancement in technologies across many fields which, if applied to aviation, has the potential to fundamentally transform it. But because aviation is global and safety-critical, development and deployment at scale involves multiple stakeholders and is often long-drawn and costly. Through public-private-research partnerships such as this, we hope to establish and offer new innovation pathways that are more efficient and effective than what are available currently. These will help accelerate the development and deployment of breakthrough capabilities.
The establishment of a collaborative framework will structure the research and development (R&D) efforts while emphasising governance frameworks for new tech that meets critical safety standards. Mr. Jermaine Loy, Managing Director of EDB, said:
The establishment of SPAARC reflects Singapore’s commitment and ambition to spearhead aviation and aerospace innovation. This partnership will add new capabilities to Singapore in areas such as AI, air traffic management and aerodynamics. Our local workforce will also have opportunities to develop advanced technologies that will drive Singapore’s continued growth as a global aviation and aerospace hub.
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