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Archer to develop new AI aviation tech through NVIDIA platform
US-based advanced air mobility (AAM) company Archer has announced that it will develop new AI tech for aviation with NVIDIA's IGX Thor platform. Improving pilot safety, advancing autonomous operation, and ensuring airspace integration will be the key priorities during...
Inside IAG’s sustainability journey with Jonathon Counsell
Boasting more than 600 aircraft that fly to over 250 destinations, the International Airlines Group (IAG) manages some of Europe's best-known airlines, including British Airways, Iberia, and Vueling. But how can the group manage an effective sustainability strategy...
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...
Shanghai sets strategy to become world’s eVTOL capital by 2028
The Chinese city of Shanghai has set out a new strategy for aerospace development that aims to make it the world's eVTOL capital by 2028. According to policy documents, Shanghai's 'low-altitude economy' could reach a value of CNY80 billion (US$11.4 billion) within two...
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...
Airbus project saves up to 5% in fuel on Transatlantic flights
European aerospace giant Airbus, in collaboration with Delta, Air France and Virgin Atlantic, has successfully completed a critical phase of flight testing for its innovative ‘fello’fly’ project. This uses wake energy retrieval (WER) to significantly cut fuel burn on...
NASA and Reliable Robotics to test uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS)
Reliable Robotics has signed a contract with NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) to test its Cessna 208B Caravan at airports. Data collected from the flights will help inform the FAA and Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) as they set...
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...