MilitaryNATO Looks to the Future of Medium Rotorcraft Development The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is looking to medium vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology to replace its fleet of aging helicopters in the future, according to a presentation given by…
Air TaxiWhat's Trending in Aerospace - October 4, 2020 Check out the Oct. 4 edition of What's Trending in Aerospace, where editors and contributors for Avionics International bring you some of the latest headlines happening across the global aerospace industry. Commercial Aviation Boeing…
Business & GAPODCAST: Gulfstream Director of Flight Innovation Talks G700, New Avionics and Connectivity On this episode of the Connected Aircraft Podcast, Bethany Davis, director of flight innovation and advanced flight deck for Gulfstream Aerospace discusses some of the technologies featured on their newest G700 long-range…
Embedded AvionicsNew Sensors Improve Global Hawk Imaging and Threat Deterrence Northrop Grumman delivered two new sensors that will improve the Global Hawk’s intelligence collection, imaging, and threat deterrence capabilities. The new MS-177 multispectral camera system will provide long-range high-resolution imaging and the…
Commercial737 MAX Changes Still Under Review Following FAA Admin Test Flight FAA Administrator Steve Dickson performed two landings and evaluated the Boeing 737 MAX flight control system software and design changes as an international board of aviation experts continue to review training and…
ConnectivitySkytrac Becomes Value Added Manufacturer for Iridium Certus 9810 Modem Skytrac has become the latest value-added manufacturer (VAM) for the Iridium Certus 9810 modem, under an expanded partnership with the satellite network provider that will see the development of a new modem…
CommercialGE Aviation Achieves FAA Certification on GE9X Engine The GE9X engine, which will power the Boeing 777X, has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). GE Aviation has delivered eight GE9X engines and two spares to Seattle for testing…
Business & GAZeroAvia Completes First Hydrogen-Powered Flight ZeroAvia has completed the first hydrogen-fueled commercial-grade aircraft flight using their Piper M-class six-seater turboprop . The UK government has funded ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-fueled program through their Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Program. This…