TOP NEWSGlobal Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN)Avionics Snags Stall the C919’s Path to CertificationGlobal Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) The conversation around China’s COMAC C919 has once again shifted from engineering milestones to regulatory limbo. The C919, billed as Beijing’s answer to the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX, has been in service with Chinese carriers for nearly two years. The C919’s order book is strong…
MilitaryOfficial: T901 Engine Testing On Black Hawk ‘Very Successful,’ Program’s Future Still TBDA lead Army official said testing to date of the GE Aerospace-built T901 engine on a Black Hawk helicopter has been “very successful,” while the engine program’s future is still…
AI & AutonomyFlight Debut for Shield AI X-BAT Could Come Next FallShield AI plans to conduct initial vertical takeoff and landing demonstrations of its X-BAT drone fighter jet “as early as fall 2026, followed by all-up flight testing and operational validation…
MilitaryEngineering Analysis Underway For Upgraded F-35, F-22 Based On NGAD DevelopmentLockheed Martin has begun the “engineering analysis” around adding sixth-generation features to the company’s fifth-generation fighters based on development work it did on the losing bid for the Air Force’s…
ConnectivityThe Third Chapter of IFCJohn Wade, Vice President of Panasonic Avionics’ Connectivity Business Unit, shares his thoughts on the evolution of in-flight connectivity, the challenges that airlines face in implementing it, and more in an exclusive…
Connectivity5G Is In The AirIn the last month or so, U.S. telecommunications companies have ramped up deployment of their 5G networks across the country, jolting commercial aviation operators into ensuring their radio altimeters are free from…
ConnectivityAircraft Network Security ProgramsE-enabled aircraft are more digital, software-intensive, and connected than ever before, creating new opportunities for operators to improve their services. A major benefit of this advanced connectivity is several technological advances such…
Advanced Air MobilityIndustry Clamors for UAS Traffic Management Regulatory FrameworkUncrewed aircraft system (UAS) service suppliers are calling for the Federal Aviation Administration to implement a regulatory framework to safely integrate small UAS into airspace at altitudes of 400 feet and below,…
ConnectivityCTO of Thales’ InFlyt Experience Talks IFE and IFCTudy Bedou, Chief Technology Officer for Thales’ InFlyt Experience business, spoke with Avionics International about the company’s in-flight entertainment solutions, including the Avant UP platform. Bedou also discussed how in-flight connectivity enables…
Advanced TechnologyLeveraging LEO for Next-Generation In-Flight ConnectivityPassengers increasingly expect seamless connectivity in the skies. Enter Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations such as those developed by Starlink, OneWeb, and Telesat. Unlike traditional geostationary orbit (GEO) satellites, LEO satellites…
Advanced TechnologyDynamic Aviation Cybersecurity Threat Makes Developing Regulations DifficultIn May, SAS Scandinavian Airlines suffered a cybersecurity breach in which the attackers reportedly demanded a ransom of $175,000 to enable the carrier to restore full operations. Cyber attacks on major U.S.…
Aircraft MaintenanceAirlines Turn To ACARS Over IP To Keep Data MovingModern commercial aircraft are in effect flying databases, generating ever more detailed data on aircraft and engine performance. Using Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) technology, airliners have been transmitting aircraft…
Advanced TechnologyNew Products: Aircraft Edge ComputingDirection of Travel ZSAH’s Direction of Travel platform was built for the aviation and travel industry to monitor 1,100-plus destination routes in 170 countries operated by more than 400 airlines during the…
Honeywell Aerospace VP Talks Aviation Sustainability and Improving Today’s Fleet with Tomorrow’s Technology