Connectivity
Air traffic control under strain due to Middle East airspace closures
Ongoing airspace closures in the Middle East has placed strain on air traffic controllers, with staff in some regions now managing twice the number of aircraft than usual. Due to ongoing US-Israel attacks, Iranian airspace remains completely closed. While very...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...