Air TaxiElectra Reveals Hybrid eSTOL Tech Demonstrator Electra revealed the test vehicle for its hybrid-electric aircraft last week. The model is a piloted ultra-short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft. According to the company’s announcement, the two-seat tech demonstrator is…
Industry TrendsStudy Highlights Growing Confidence in Digital Twin Technology The aerospace and defense industry is constantly investing in new designs and concepts to improve aircraft efficiency and capabilities and support technological infrastructure. Despite its consistent innovation, this sector is notorious for…
Business & GAUniversal's InSight Receives STC for Hawker 800 Flight Deck Upgrade Last week, Universal Avionics announced that Southeast Aerospace received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the FAA for cockpit upgrades on the Hawker 800 using InSight, Universal’s integrated flight deck. This milestone…
Industry TrendsIncreasing Insider Cyber Threats Pose Risks to Aviation A recent survey conducted by Bridewell, a cybersecurity services company headquartered in the UK, reveals a concerning surge in insider cyber threats within critical national infrastructure (CNI) organizations. The transport and aviation…
CommercialBiometrics, Privacy Concerns, and the Future of Authentication Biometrics enable fast and seamless authentication or identification. However, as the TSA tests facial recognition in U.S. airports, there have been concerns about privacy in regards to how passenger data is stored.…
Electrification and SustainabilityElectric Aviation Continues to Progress in 2023 In recent years, the aviation industry has fallen under intense scrutiny for its environmental impact. The industry is heavily dependent on fossil fuels and is also a source of carbon dioxide emissions.…
Artificial IntelligenceEMMA Systems Seeks U.S. Expansion: A Q&A With the Co-Founders EMMA Systems, a company backed by Qatar Foundation's Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), is planning to expand its advanced AI and ML platform, EMMA, in the U.S. EMMA, short for "Environmental…
Business & GACollins, Iridium Collaborated On New Business Jet Cabin SATCOM System Collins Aerospace has unveiled a high-speed satellite communications (SATCOM) system for business jet cabins utilizing the Iridium Certus 700 broadband satellite service. The Collins Aerospace IRT NX SATCOM system is aimed at…