ATM ModernizationFAA's New Unmanned Traffic Management System in Testing The FAA is undertaking a research initiative with partners including Harris Corporation, the University of North Dakota and the Northern Plains UAS Test Site to explore the implementation and operation of unmanned…
ConnectivityBoeing Backs Satcom Company Isotropic Through HorizonX Investment Boeing's HorizonX venture arm has invested in Isotropic Systems, a startup that is developing satellite user terminals for low-cost broadband connectivity, the aerospace manufacturer revealed Wednesday. HorizonX was joined by WML, Space…
RegulationFAA Seeks Public Comment on Safety, Security Risks of Small Drones in U.S. Airspace The FAA on Monday issued a draft rulemaking proposal seeking feedback from the public on ways to limit the public safety and national security risks of operating small drones in the national…
CommercialAircraft Manufacturers Must Jump In or be Left Out of Air Taxi Revolution, Says Airbus Exec New companies such as Uber and Lyft will soon be making their own vehicles, and manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing need to beat them to the punch by offering competing services…
MilitaryNorthop Grumman Awarded $1.3 Billion to Produce, Sustain Air Force Targeting Pods The U.S. Air Force awarded Northrop Grumman a $1.3 billion indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for production, sustainment and upgrades to its Litening advanced targeting pod. Used by a variety of…
CommercialIndonesia Navy Recovers Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX Cockpit Recorder The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX that crashed in the Java Sea in October was recovered by Indonesian Navy divers Jan. 14. Divers discovered the CVR…
ATM ModernizationNational Air Traffic Controllers Association Sues U.S. Government The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is suing the U.S. federal government on behalf of members who have not received pay for work done during the ongoing partial government shutdown. Filed in…
ProfilesDiscussing the Evolution of Autonomy with General Atomics' Chief Engineer Chen Li makes military drones easier and more efficient to control as chief engineer for automation and autonomy for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). A Chinese immigrant who came to America…
CommercialGovernment of Brazil Approves Boeing’s Acquisition of Embraer Boeing has received approval from the government of Brazil to acquire an 80 percent ownership stake in Embraer’s commercial division and establish separate joint venture between the two companies related to…
CommercialAirbus Delivers 800 Commercial Aircraft in 2018 Airbus set a new high mark for the company, delivering 800 commercial aircraft to 93 customers in 2018, the company has revealed. Just six off the 806 competitor Boeing produced, Airbus' figure…