Connectivity
Airbus says China will become world’s largest afterservices market
In a new report, Airbus predict that the centre of aviation's afterservices market is shifting eastwards. The manufacturing and technology firm's latest Global Services Forecast (GSF) asserts that the sector in China will more than double in value over the next 20...
Collins Aerospace to support FAA Radar System Replacement
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a US$438 million contract to Collins Aerospace for the renovation of radar infrastructure. Under the Radar System Replacement programme, the FAA is investing in radar to improve the operational readiness of air...
Vigo Airport successfully implements digital control tower
Searidge Technologies has successfully implemented a digital control tower at Vigo Airport, Spain. The first of its kind in the country, the tower features a high-resolution, 360-degree real-time visual display of traffic at the airport. Developed in partnership with...
Air traffic control delays in Europe have doubled since 2015
Research from IATA has found that air traffic control (ATC) delays in Europe have doubled over the past decade. This increase has far outpaced the rate of traffic growth (6.7%), and affected 1.1 billion passengers. IATA estimates the delays have collectively cost the...
GPS jamming and spoofing confirmed at eight Indian airports
India’s Civil Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, has confirmed that 'regular' jamming and spoofing incidents have been taking place at the country's airports since 2023. In a written answer presented to parliament, the minister reported that his department...
Drone sighting shuts down Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Air traffic controllers at Berlin Brandenburg Airport were forced to suspend flights for two hours after a drone was discovered breaching its aerospace. The incident occurred on Friday 31st October at around 8pm, with incoming aircraft forced to divert to other...
Airbus, Leonardo, Thales agree to create new aerospace entity
Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales have agreed to a much-anticipated business deal that will see them pool their space businesses together. Such a project has been under discussion for months now, as the European defence giants seek to establish a rival to SpaceX, Elon...
Ground collision at Chicago O’Hare highlights ongoing concerns around US airport safety
A taxiing Boeing 737 clipped a parked Boeing 767 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Friday 16 October. Both planes belonged to United Airlines. As the 737, carrying 113 passengers and five crew members, passed the 767, which held no passengers, its wing...
SESAR-Galicia collaboration to advance air traffic management
The SESAR Joint Undertaking (JU) and the Xunta de Galicia have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) to advance air traffic management (ATM). By partnering with the Galician government, SESAR JU will explore how regional capabilities can contribute to the Digital...
Near-collision of two aircraft at Nice Airport under investigation
An incident at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is under investigation after two aircraft came within three metres of each other on the runway, narrowly avoiding a crash. The near-accident occurred on Sunday 21 September at around 21.30 local time during stormy, foggy...
Honeywell and Redwire to advance ESA quantum-backed satellite comms
Honeywell and Redwire Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the European Space Agency (ESA)'s Quantum Key Distribution Satellite (QKDSat) project. Launched in 2024, the initiative is jointly led by the Austrian, Belgian, British, Canadian,...
Airbus, Leonardo, Thales plan for €10bn satellite merger
Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schoellhorn has confirmed that European aerospace groups Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales could sign a deal before the end of 2025 to combine their satellite operations. Called 'Project Buomo', the initiative would establish a...
Ursula von der Leyen’s plane targeted by suspected Russian GPS interference
A plane carrying Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, was subject to a GPS interference attack on Sunday 31st August. GPS navigation services on the plane were unexpectedly disabled as the aircraft approached Plovdiv Airport in Bulgaria, forcing...
The role of communications infrastructure in managing next-gen air traffic
At Aerospace Tech Week, Joel Klooster, SVP at Viasat gave his analysis of the industry's communications infrastructure. The conversation looked at how modernised connectivity can support the industry's future, especially with air traffic predicted to double within 20...
SITA satellites launched to tackle airport blackouts
Originally posted on World Aviation Festival A recent spate of unrelated power outages across the globe has highlighted just how critical staying connect is to maintaining smooth operations. Yesterday, a blackout at Brisbane Airport caused lengthy delays for...
Ryanair COO: “ATC will be a shambles again – here’s why”
Ultra low-cost carrier Ryanair has posted a full year profit of €1.61 billion after tax, becoming the first European airline to carry more than 200 million passengers in a single year. At Aerospace Tech Week in April, Ryanair's Chief Operations Officer (COO), Neal...
US air traffic control update includes major telecoms refresh
Originally published on TotalTele The three-year plan will see new telecoms equipment deployed at over 4,600 locations This week, the US Department of Transport (DOT) has announced a new plan to upgrade the nation’s ‘antiquated’ air traffic control...
NASA develops ultra-lightweight antenna for next-gen aircraft
As the industry prepares for new aircraft like autonomous air taxis and delivery drones to enter airspace, the importance of reliable communications links is more critical that ever. NASA is driving innovation in this space leading ground-breaking research changing...
Airbus, Iberia Maintenance, and Telefónica among those recognised in Munich as ATR Awards 2025 winners are announced
Earlier today, the five winners of this year’s Aerospace Tech Review (ATR) Awards were announced onsite at Aerospace Tech Week Europe in Munich. The awards recognise individuals and companies for their outstanding contributions to the aerospace industry in 2024. ...
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