Air Taxi

OPINION: Regulations for eVTOL Aircraft

The future of transportation is electric. That sentiment also applies to aircraft, though they’re often forgotten in talk of electric vehicles. While electric cars get all the publicity, there is in fact…

Connectivity

Enabling Safe and Efficient BVLOS Operations

Iridium Communications, a global mobile voice and data satellite communications network, recently published the results of an uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) flight trial that highlighted beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) capabilities.…

Connectivity

AirFi CEO Talks In-Flight Streaming and LEO Satellite Solutions

Travel technology company AirFi has developed portable wireless streaming solutions that are cost-effective and easy to deploy. Following the successful implementation of AirFi's portable streaming solution on easyJet's EU and Swiss fleets,…

ATM Modernization

How Airports Can Prepare For Electric Aircraft

Engineering firm WSP has taken the lead in assisting airports in the preparations for electric aircraft. With electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles on the horizon, WSP is working closely with…

Industry Trends

Honeywell to Acquire Saab's Heads-Up Display Assets

Honeywell and Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab reached an agreement last week regarding the acquisition of Saab’s heads-up display (HUD) assets. The HUDs will be integrated into the Honeywell Anthem flight…

Embedded Avionics

Inside the FLARM Collision Avoidance System

FLARM (FLight alARM), a traffic and collision avoidance system developed by the company of the same name, is helping pilots to avoid collisions by bolstering their situational awareness. With several aircraft across…

Military

Coast Guard Issues Draft RFP For Maritime UAS

The Coast Guard last week issued a draft request for proposal (RFP) for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that would be operated by contractors aboard some of its cutters, moving a step closer toward a…