AI & AutonomyCyprus Airways Signs Up For FLYR's AI Revenue Management System Cyprus Airways this week inked a contract with FLYR to implement the California-based technology firm’s artificial intelligence (AI)-driven airline revenue management platform. “Using FLYR’s AI-based solution, which feeds all available historical, competitive…
Business & GAAEA Unveils 2022 Market Report The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA), an organization dedicated to advocating for its member companies within the aviation industry, has recently unveiled its 2022 Year-End Avionics Market Report. This report shows that several…
ConnectivityOPINION: In-Flight Connectivity Trends to Watch For in 2023 This article is contributed by David Helfgott, CEO of SmartSky Networks. The in-flight connectivity landscape in 2023 The in-flight connectivity sector overcame significant milestones in 2022—with both Air-to-Ground (ATG) and satellite technologies…
Business & GAOPINION: Preventive Maintenance Strategies for Aerospace Parts Manufacturing This article was contributed by Eric Whitley, Director of Smart Manufacturing at L2L. The global aerospace parts manufacturing market, valued at USD 851 billion in 2021, is expected to continue its growth…
Business & GABombardier Reports Strong Financial Results in 2022 Recently, Bombardier announced the details of its 2022 financial performance, touting success in all of its set metrics. Aided by strong demand, an increase in aftermarket services, and a strong product mix…
CommercialSITA to Implement Facial Biometrics at Frankfurt Airport Air transport technology firm SITA has been contracted to implement a “check-in-to-boarding” biometric facial recognition platform at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Participating passengers will not even have to use touchscreens, SITA said, with…
RegulationJoby Aviation Completes the Second Stage of the FAA Type Certification Process eVTOL developer Joby Aviation has successfully completed the second stage in the type certification process, according to an announcement from the company last week. The Federal Aviation Administration requires companies to progress…
Air TaxiBlade and BETA Conduct Test Flight of Piloted eVTOL Aircraft This week, Blade Air Mobility and BETA Technologies completed the first test flight of a piloted eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft in the greater New York City area. BETA’s six-passenger…