TOP NEWSGlobal Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN)New Challenges in Avionics Training: Adapting to Rapid Technological ChangeGlobal Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) The aviation industry is undergoing a technological revolution, with advancements in avionics transforming aircraft systems and operations. From the development of autonomous flight capabilities to the integration of virtual reality (VR) in cockpit simulations, these innovations promise to make aviation safer and more efficient. However, they also…
MilitarySenate Appropriators Back Army ATI Cuts But Knock ‘Disjointed Rollout,’ Rebuke Plan To End T901 EngineThe Senate Appropriations Committee has backed most of the Army’s divestments as part of its new transformation initiative, while its defense spending bill rebukes a plan to end development of…
MilitaryRed Cat Expects LRIP Order Soon For Army’s SRR Small Drone, ‘Aggressive’ Ramp Up In FY ‘26Red Cat Holdings has said it’s expecting a low-rate production order “very soon” for the Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) small drone program, noting the service’s plan for a “significant”…
Editor's NoteCleared for Modernization: The Top Avionics Upgrade for Fixing America’s Broken ATCAs commercial air traffic surges back to pre-pandemic levels—and in many regions, surpasses them—aviation’s longstanding Achilles’ heel has returned to center stage: a strained, outdated Air Traffic Control (ATC) system…
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