TOP NEWSGlobal Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN)Avionics Snags Stall the C919’s Path to CertificationGlobal Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) The conversation around China’s COMAC C919 has once again shifted from engineering milestones to regulatory limbo. The C919, billed as Beijing’s answer to the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX, has been in service with Chinese carriers for nearly two years. The C919’s order book is strong…
Advanced TechnologyThin Wings, Big Impacts: NASA-Boeing’s X-66 Wing Research Could Shake Widebody ValuationsGlobal Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) In mid-2025 the aviation world marked a milestone in aerodynamics and avionics interaction. While most headlines focus on new engines, emissions, or…
MilitaryNew 800- to 1,500-Pound Thrust Class Engines for Munitions and CCA under Development by Pratt & WhitneyRTX‘s Pratt & Whitney said on Sept. 22 that it is developing a new 500 to 1,800 pounds of thrust class of engines to power munitions and U.S. Air Force…
MilitaryBeehive Plans Altitude Testing Of Frenzy Engine For UAVs In October, Flight Tests In Early ‘26Beehive Industries, a propulsion startup firm, said on Sept. 22 it’s ramping up testing of its Frenzy line of additively-manufactured engines, with plans to conduct altitude testing of a 200-pound…
ConnectivityThe Third Chapter of IFCJohn Wade, Vice President of Panasonic Avionics’ Connectivity Business Unit, shares his thoughts on the evolution of in-flight connectivity, the challenges that airlines face in implementing it, and more in an exclusive…
Connectivity5G Is In The AirIn the last month or so, U.S. telecommunications companies have ramped up deployment of their 5G networks across the country, jolting commercial aviation operators into ensuring their radio altimeters are free from…
ConnectivityAircraft Network Security ProgramsE-enabled aircraft are more digital, software-intensive, and connected than ever before, creating new opportunities for operators to improve their services. A major benefit of this advanced connectivity is several technological advances such…
Advanced Air MobilityIndustry Clamors for UAS Traffic Management Regulatory FrameworkUncrewed aircraft system (UAS) service suppliers are calling for the Federal Aviation Administration to implement a regulatory framework to safely integrate small UAS into airspace at altitudes of 400 feet and below,…
ConnectivityCTO of Thales’ InFlyt Experience Talks IFE and IFCTudy Bedou, Chief Technology Officer for Thales’ InFlyt Experience business, spoke with Avionics International about the company’s in-flight entertainment solutions, including the Avant UP platform. Bedou also discussed how in-flight connectivity enables…
Advanced TechnologyLeveraging LEO for Next-Generation In-Flight ConnectivityPassengers increasingly expect seamless connectivity in the skies. Enter Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations such as those developed by Starlink, OneWeb, and Telesat. Unlike traditional geostationary orbit (GEO) satellites, LEO satellites…
Advanced TechnologyDynamic Aviation Cybersecurity Threat Makes Developing Regulations DifficultIn May, SAS Scandinavian Airlines suffered a cybersecurity breach in which the attackers reportedly demanded a ransom of $175,000 to enable the carrier to restore full operations. Cyber attacks on major U.S.…
Aircraft MaintenanceAirlines Turn To ACARS Over IP To Keep Data MovingModern commercial aircraft are in effect flying databases, generating ever more detailed data on aircraft and engine performance. Using Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) technology, airliners have been transmitting aircraft…
Advanced TechnologyNew Products: Aircraft Edge ComputingDirection of Travel ZSAH’s Direction of Travel platform was built for the aviation and travel industry to monitor 1,100-plus destination routes in 170 countries operated by more than 400 airlines during the…
Honeywell Aerospace VP Talks Aviation Sustainability and Improving Today’s Fleet with Tomorrow’s Technology