Profiles
Mercury Systems Engineer Suggests Using AI to Certify AI
David Simpson always dreamed of being a pilot. When he was a child in the U.K., his father was a member of the Royal Air Force, and he used to regale the…
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Military
F-35 Program Head Says It's Changing to Evolve with Production Status
Impending changes to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter management structure are a natural result of the program moving from development to production, according to Joint Program Office Chief Vice Adm. Mat Winter.…
Connectivity
Cyberattacks on Connected Aircraft Are Happening Right Now
As commercial aircraft increasingly become connected to the larger Internet of Things, the potential for safety risks also rise, the head of Thales’ business operations in the U.S. said Wednesday. There have…
Embedded Avionics
Honeywell Brings Dual-Channel Satcom to the Skies in Aspire 400
Honeywell's newest satellite communications system, the Aspire 400, provides aircraft flight crews and passengers with access to worldwide voice and data connectivity and provides pilots with cockpit safety services. The lightweight system…
Military
Long-Range Coast Guard Drone to Undergo Tech Demo
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a draft solicitation related to a forthcoming technology demonstration of long-range, ultra-endurance unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for potential use finding and tracking illegal drug and migrant…
Military
US Navy Finally Embracing Mission-Based Platform Testing
It makes sense to pay a nickel up front to save a dime in the long run. It’s easier to commit to that when a nickel is five cents instead of millions…
Commercial
UPS Air: Data Analytics for 5 Billion Packages
UPS delivered 5.1 billion packages via air and ground in 2017. The Kentucky-based global logistics company also increased flight frequencies in the Asia-Pacific region last year, while adding a five-time-per-week flight between…
Connectivity
EFBs: More Than Paper Replacers
The ever-evolving electronic flight bag (EFB) has become an integral part of the pilot’s toolbox — part safety device, part costs saver. he FAA defines today’s electronic flight bag (EFB) not…