Connectivity
Aerospace Tech Week is coming to London in 2026!
We are excited to announce a significant strategic update to Aerospace Tech Week 2026: the event will now take place in London, UK! Moving from Munich, Germany to the world-leading Excel exhibition centre means the event can better serve the evolving needs of the...
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...
Vienna Airport selects partner for air traffic control overhaul
Austro Control, Austria's air navigation service provider, has selected ADB Safegate to undertake a comprehensive overhaul of the air traffic control (ATC) systems at Vienna Airport (VIE). Following a competitive international tendering process, the company chose ADB...
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,...
Researchers develop AI for enhanced aviation radio comms
Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have pioneered a new artificial intelligence (AI) system for transcribing aviation radio. In the University's dedicated Speech and Language AI Lab, the expert team have developed a voice-to-text system for use...
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...
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...
Turning pilot data “into gold” with Andrew Coleman, President & General Manager of GE Aerospace
At Aerospace Tech Week Americas, Andrew Coleman, President & General Manager of GE Aerospace, Software as a Service is sharing his expert insights on a connect aircraft panel. Ahead of the event which runs from 19-20th November, Coleman discussed the evolution of...
Industry transformation Q&A with Mahesh Harvu, Microsoft
At Aerospace Tech Week Americas, Mahesh Harvu, Industry Transformation Advisor, Manufacturing and Mobility Industry, Microsoft will be speaking on connected aerospace, exploring how connected aircraft will elevate the industry. With artificial intelligence (AI)...
Aerospace testing: Emerging trends and key challenges
At Aerospace Tech Week, Andre Odermatt, Principal Application Engineer at Real-Time Innovations (RTI) joined for a brief discussion on emerging trends and the key challenges faced in aerospace testing. Speaking on the challenges, Odermatt noted the escalating...
4D trajectories and next-gen satellites: Talking hyperconnected airspace with Airbus
At Aerospace Tech Week, Antonio Castillo, Technology Development Manager at Airbus Defence and Space joined to share his insights on hyperconnected airspace. During the five minute conversation, Castillo mapped out Airbus's current connectivity focus and its...