MilitaryBoeing Simulates Virtual MQ-25 Open Architecture Manned-Unmannned Teaming Boeing recently conducted a digital simulation of an open autonomy architecture to have manned Navy aircraft control MQ-25A Stingray unmanned carrier-based tankers, the company said on Tuesday. In this event, the company…
ConnectivityJSX CEO Gives Starlink In-Flight Internet Updates at FTE Global LAS VEGAS — JSX expects to begin operating its first passenger-carrying flight featuring SpaceX's Starlink in-flight connectivity (IFC) service by October, according to comments made by the charter operator's CEO Alex Wilcox…
ConnectivitySpirit Airlines CIO Eyes Use of In-Flight Connectivity to Transmit Flight Operational Data LAS VEGAS — Two months after switching its new in-flight internet service on for the first time, Spirit Airlines Chief Information Officer (CIO) Rocky Wiggins provided more insight into how the low-cost…
CommercialSafran Seeks Acquisition of Thales Avionics Electrical Systems and Motors Business Safran has entered into negotiations with Thales to pursue the acquisition of its avionics electrical systems and avionics electrical motors companies, according to a Sept. 5 announcement by the two French companies.…
CommercialEASA Safety Report Shows Another Year of No Fatal Accidents for European Airlines in 2021 The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published its 2022 safety review report this week that provides analysis accident rates, causes, and trends across every segment and category of airborne operations. While…
MilitaryLockheed Martin Notes High Mission Capable Rates for Forward F-35s, While Training Aircraft Lag While the overall mission capable (MC) rate of the Lockheed Martin F-35 is around 60 percent, forward military detachments have seen MC rates of more than 80 percent, including more than 87…
CommercialBoeing Tests Digital Taxi Time and Clearance EFB Capabilities on ecoDemonstrator Boeing is testing two new digital capabilities—Taxi Time Information and Taxi Clearance—on its ecoDemonstrator 777-200 program that can improve the way airline pilots anticipate the amount of time they will need to…
ConnectivityIberia Introduces Free EAN-Powered In-flight Messaging for Business Passengers Iberia, the Madrid, Spain-based international airline, has rolled out free in-flight messaging for its business class and "Iberia Plus" passengers, powered by the airline's fleet equipped with European Aviation Network (EAN)…