Commercial

Aurora's Solar-Powered UAS Can 'Fly Indefinitely'

Boeing-owned Aurora Flight Sciences’ new Odysseus unmanned aircraft system (UAS) “can effectively fly indefinitely,” according to the company, capable of months-long flights as it gathers data for climate research. The Odysseus is…

Connectivity

Avionica VP Talks Aircraft Cloud and QAR Data SAAS on avSYNC

Avionica has unveiled the second version of its automated aircraft data synchronization service, avSYNC 2.0, with new cloud computing and improved cellular and Wi-Fi downloading and uploading capabilities. The Miami, Florida-based avionics…

Business & GA

Garmin Gets Autopilot STCs for Cessna 208B, 210

Garmin autopilots are available for more Cessna aircraft in the wake of supplemental type certificate (STC) approvals by the FAA. The GFC 600 has been approved for use with the cargo pod-equipped…

Business & GA

IS&S Brings FADEC-Like Autothrottle to King Air

Innovative Solutions & Support (IS&S) is bringing its autothrottle technology from the Pilatus PC12 to the King Air. The company expects the supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Beech King Air B200…

Military

Airbus Cancels Innovation Day in Germany

The German federal parliament is questioning the combat readiness of military equipment, including A400 military transport aircraft, Tiger attack helicopters and NH90 multi-role helicopters delivered to Germany's armed forces, or Bundeswehr. A…