Connectivity
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...
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,...
Inside Airbus & Telefonica’s innovative 5G connectivity project
Airbus and Telefónica won Collaboration of the Year at our Aerospace Tech Review Awards in April 2025 for their innovations in 5G connectivity. Working with the Spanish Air and Space Force, the project connected aircraft with servers on the ground to transmit medical...
DSNA and SITA successfully trial weather intelligence for ATC
DSNA, the French air navigation services provider, have executed a successful pilot of SITA's weather intelligence technology. During a proof-of-concept at the Reims Area Control Centre, DSNA tested SITA’s Enhanced Weather Awareness System (eWAS) and Mission Watch...
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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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...
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...
iTEC Alliance launches build phase for next-gen ATM system
This week, iTEC Alliance members announced the start of build phase for the iTEC SkyNex Air Traffic Control system. The system builds on the SESAR and CEF funded development projects to support the creation of the Digital European Sky. The global iTEC Alliance is...
Harnessing data to drive the connected aviation ecosystem
At Aerospace Tech Week, Nicole White, Vice President, Business Development - Connected Aviation Solutions, Collins Aerospace, joined to discuss the connectivity landscape, looking at emerging technologies, challenges, and reaching the "eutopia state" of travel. The...
What is holding back progress in the connected ecosystem? Rene de Vogel shares his insight
At Aerospace Tech Week, Rene de Vogel, Boeing Global Services Digital Solutions & Analytics Lab Frankfurt joined to discuss the connected ecosystem. Unpacking the changing scope of connected aircraft and the factors restricting progress, de Vogel shared his...
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...
Korean Air successfully tests 5G backed UAM system
Korean Air has successfully completed the "world's first" comprehensive urban air mobility (UAM) operations demonstration. Partnering with Hyundai Motor Company, Korea Telecom (KT), Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), and Hyundai Engineering &...
British Airways’ two next-gen real-time weather apps
This month, British Airways became the first UK airline to roll out two next-generation weather apps offering access to real-time weather data. This change comes as part of the airline's £7b transformation which is bringing extensive, wide reaching updates to the UK's...
Combatting GNSS spoofing and jamming: EASA’s partnership with IATA
In recent years, the threats posed by jamming and spoofing incidents have increased. For an industry which relies so heavily on accurate geolocation services, these constitute a considerable safety risk. To combat the rising number of incidents, the European Union...