Business & GANBAA Urges FAA and DoT Action for Safe 5G Implementation Technological development is often seen as the key to an improved future. However, not all new or updated technology comes without logistical challenges when integrating it into pre-existing infrastructure. 5G, the latest…
MilitaryAppropriations Bills Provide $194 Million for F-15 Upgrades House and Senate appropriators in their committee-approved versions of the fiscal 2023 defense appropriations bill provide more than $194 million for upgrades to Boeing [BA] F-15 aircraft. Lawmakers have yet to take…
ConnectivitySmartSky Executives Talk Air-to-Ground Connectivity Service SmartSky Networks recently announced that its air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity service offering is now available for the Cessna Citation X series aircraft. This aircraft was recently issued a supplemental type certificate (STC), which…
Electrification and SustainabilityNASA-Funded Research Team Explores Electric Aircraft Development In recent years, the sustainability and environmental impacts of air travel have been brought under intense scrutiny from governments, nonprofits and the public. This has led to aircraft manufacturers and other aviation…
UnmannedSkyfire and Textron Partner to Offer Actionable Data for Drone First Responder Programs Skyfire Consulting recently announced a partnership with Textron Systems to offer useful data to public safety agencies as well as Drone First Responder programs. Skyfire’s team offers consulting services for the use…
Air TaxiArcher Unveils Midnight eVTOL Aircraft Archer Aviation revealed its production aircraft, Midnight, to the public today following its Open House event in Palo Alto on Nov. 16. The company previously developed a demonstrator aircraft, called Maker, to…
ConnectivityPresident of Intelsat Commercial Aviation Shares Thoughts on the Future of Connectivity For many airlines, it is becoming increasingly important to offer in-flight connectivity. The quality of Wi-Fi available onboard an aircraft has a significant impact on a passenger’s satisfaction. The connectivity needs to…
ConnectivityCyber Incident Impacts Boeing Subsidiary Jeppesen’s Flight Planning Tools On Nov. 2, Jeppesen, a Boeing subsidiary, was affected by an aviation cyber incident. For thousands of pilots across the world, there was some disruption to flight planning as a result of…
Electrification and SustainabilityBAE Systems and Amprius Explore Opportunities for Battery Technology Amprius Technologies recently entered into an agreement with BAE Systems for a three-year cooperation. The companies will evaluate potential business opportunities for the silicon nanowire anode batteries developed by Amprius to be…
ATM ModernizationTXT Joins Iris Program for Satellite-Based Air Traffic Modernization TXT Group was recently selected as a new partner for Iris, an air traffic management program developed in a public-private partnership launched by the European Space Agency. Iris utilizes satellite technology to…