MilitaryFlexible Neural Networks Needed for FCAS, Airbus Official Says Flexible, neural networks will be a feature of the Airbus-Dassault Aviation Future Combat Air System (FCAS), an Airbus official said last week. On May 14, Airbus and the Germany-based Fraunhofer Institute for…
CommercialHow Neural Networks are Already Showing Future Potential for Aerospace Neural networks are starting to see some of the earliest forms of development adoption and potential for expansion in applications across multiple segments of aviation for electronic systems both on and off…
MilitaryRoper: Air Force Plans to Finalize NGAD Business Plan This Summer The Air Force will soon have a business case to support a novel method to develop next-generation fighter jets more quickly and efficiently, the service’s acquisition czar said June 9. Assistant Secretary…
MilitaryArmy’s Next-Gen Helicopter Engine Program Entering Critical Design Review This Month The Army is starting the full critical design review (CDR) for its next-generation helicopter engine this month after a slight delay due to the pandemic, with officials calling the next two months…
Editor's NoteDHS Plans Public Survey On Perceptions Of First Responders' Drone Use The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate is creating a survey it will release to the public to gather “perceptions and acceptance” on the use of unmanned aircraft systems…
Business & GAPODCAST: How Quest Diagnostics Flights Transport COVID-19 Specimens On this episode of the Global Connected Aircraft Podcast, we caught up with Scott Borton, director of national air logistics for Quest Diagnostics, one of the leading medical lab services companies in…
MilitaryU.S. Navy Flight Testing Leonardo Radar for Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout The United States Navy has completed calibration testing of the Leonardo Osprey 30 AN/ZPY-8 radar for the Northrop Grumman MQ-8C Fire Scout drone and is to finish flight testing of the radar…
Air TaxiThe Skyport – May 14, 2020 I hope you are finding ways to stay healthy, maintain sanity, and make ends meet as this pandemic continues. I wish you all the best and thank you for your interest…
ConnectivityIn the Eye of the Storm: Greg Wyler Breaks Cover to Talk OneWeb It is mid-April and late on a Sunday night. I am just about to go to bed, and I do that foolish thing that many of us do and check my work…
IIOTFAA Targets 2021 for Launch of Drone Remote ID Service The Federal Aviation Administration is planning to have remote ID service for drones — a foundational component of integrating unmanned aircraft into the national airspace — up and running by sometime next…