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Aerospace Tech Week confirms partnership with ADS Group
Aerospace Tech Week, the premier international exhibition and conference for the aerospace technology community, is proud to announce a new partnership with ADS Group as the event prepares to launch its inaugural UK edition in London. The move to the UK marks an...
Vietnam Airlines adopts Lufthansa Systems’ Lido 4D flight planning
Vietnam Airlines has adopted Lido 4D Flight Planning software for better operational safety and efficiency. Produced by Lufthansa Systems, the tool enhances real-time situational awareness with updates from weather stations and air traffic control. Sustainability is...
AI analytics help Emirates avoid unexpected turbulence
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has reported a measurable decrease in unexpected turbulence incidents over the past year thanks to onboard data and analytics. Changing atmospheric conditions due to climate change are making inflight turbulence more regular and more...
AI innovation for sustainable aviation up by 20%
According to the latest patent data, innovation in AI for sustainable aviation and aerospace tech has increased by 20% over the past five years. The Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report from Appleyard Lees found that global patent filings in the sector went up...
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...
MD, Munich Aerospace: Flight ops, supply chain, and quantum
Munich Aerospace fosters the collaboration between academia and aerospace advancements. By finding synergy between research, graduate programmes, and teaching, the association has pooled knowledge to become an innovation hub for science and industry. At Aerospace Tech...
Is aerospace ready for quantum computing?
Quantum computing is "a new computing architecture that mirrors the behaviour of matter at the subatomic level." It harbours huge potential for a range of industries, including aerospace, with its capacity to process extensive volumes of data at a fraction of the rate...
Virgin Atlantic to launch Joby’s eVTOL at UK airports
Virgin Atlantic is working to bring electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to Heathrow and Manchester Airport through a new partnership with Joby Aviation. When the air taxi launches, Virgin Atlantic customers will have the opportunity to simply book...
FAA fast-tracks air traffic controllers amid staff shortage
In a bid to accelerate air traffic controller hiring following concerns of staffing shortage, the US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced plans to "supercharge" hiring. According to Reuters, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) is approximately...
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Turkish Airlines leverages new disruption technology
Disruption costs airlines billions of dollars each year in extra fuel, maintenance, crew, and compensation expenses. With extreme weather events on the rise, the industry must learn to navigate these events with minimal impact on customers and operations. Turkish...
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...
Delta opens $50 million flight operations training facility
On Tuesday, Delta Air Lines opened its $50 million flight operations training facility in Salt Lake City (SLC). Spanning 50,000 square feet, the cutting-edge facility is the airline's first outside Atlanta. Speaking on the significance of the launch, Ed Bastian, CEO...
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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...
SunExpress’ move to IOCC boosts on-time performance by 6 per cent
At Aerospace Tech Week, Oğuzhan Doğan Albayrak, Performance Analysis and Reporting Senior Specialist, SunExpress discussed how the airline is using smart solutions to support its growth. Albayrak discussed SunExpress' plans to expand from 65 to 166 aircraft over the...
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...
Cybersecurity investment grows amid rising digital attacks
A recent article by Reuters has drawn attention to a surge in digital attacks known as GPS spoofing. These attacks have the potential to "send commercial airliners off course," but typically can be resolved with the assistance of air traffic control (ATC). The article...
Leveraging AI to optimise flight paths
Last year, Alaska Airlines saved 1.2 million gallons of fuel (11,958 metric tons of CO2 emissions) by leveraging AI to optimise its flight paths. After renewing their partnership with Air Space Intelligence (ASI), the airline has offered some insight into how it is...
Head of ATM Transformation, EUROCONTROL on building a scalable and efficient system
At Aerospace Tech Week, Marouan Chida, Head of ATM Transformation, EUROCONTROL joined to discuss the changing air traffic management (ATM) landscape, looking at key challenges and opportunities. Summarising the responsibility of ATM, Chida explained: "ATM is...