AI & AutonomyOPINION: Modern Solutions for Counter-UAS The use of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in defense and military operations has skyrocketed. UAS threats in battle and public spaces are continuing to rise, begging the need for continuously adapting technology…
Advanced TechnologyOPINION: The Airline Industry’s Need for Network Resiliency The airline industry, a cornerstone of the global economy and supply chain, continues to invest heavily in digital initiatives to optimize outdated processes, boost productivity, and open new revenue streams. According to…
ConnectivitySatcom Direct to Provide Connectivity for Shared Services Canada Satcom Direct Avionics, based in Canada, will deliver multi-band aeronautical connectivity services for Shared Services Canada (SSC) and its clients for at least the next seven years, the company announced this week. …
Advanced Air MobilityCAAC Approves EHang’s Unmanned Aircraft Cloud System for Test Operations The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has granted approval to air taxi developer EHang to conduct trial operations of its Unmanned Aircraft Cloud System, or UACS, the company announced today. The…
ConnectivityKorean Air Expands In-Flight Wi-Fi Connectivity Korean Air, the national carrier of South Korea, is progressing in its initiative to offer in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity to 100% of its international flights, as per industry reports from Sunday. The airline's…
Advanced TechnologyBoeing Aims to Use 5G for Aircraft Maintenance Improvements Boeing is aiming to increase military aircraft mission capable rates and increase military technician safety through two efforts leveraging 5G technology—Autonomous Aircraft Inspection (AAI), using drones to take high-resolution photos of aircraft to…
Advanced Air MobilityNASA, Sikorsky, and DARPA Develop Automation Software Self-flying air taxis are emerging as game changers for the transportation of passengers and cargo. Autonomous aerial vehicles could redefine connectivity between urban hubs and rural areas. But for this futuristic vision…
ATM ModernizationA Near Miss at San Diego International Airport A go-around incident involving a Cessna Citation business jet and a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 has prompted an official investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The event, which unfolded shortly before…