Innovation
Ensuring safety while integrating AI with Anna von Groote, Director General, EUROCAE
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising every industry and aviation is no exception. Its transformative power already spans a multitude of applications and more doors are opening as the technology develops. However, its rapid integration into this safety...
Airbus UpNext unveils electric ‘flying truck’ for flight testing
The Airbus innovation arm UpNext has launched Optimate, a "flying truck" replicating an A350 cockpit. The fully-electric next-generation autonomy demonstrator emulates the aircraft, rolling down airport runways equipped with an A350 virtual flight deck and ‘computer...
UK tests “ground-breaking” quantum enabled navigation systems
This month, the UK successfully tested "ground-breaking" quantum technology aimed at creating an unjammable back-up for GPS navigation systems. Although the technology's "practical implementation" in commercial aviation is still estimated to be 10-20 years away in the...
McKinsey underscores gen AI’s role in bridging the labour gap
Extensive labour shortages the aviation industry is currently facing have been identified as a critical challenge with the potential to slow progress, and the MRO sector is no exception. In fact, McKinsey & Company research indicates that by 2033, one-fifth of...
“The future of air traffic control: ” Test centre built for Namur’s digital control tower
In 2026, air traffic at Charleroi and Liège airports will be remotely managed by a single digital control tower centre in based in Namur. The centre will oversee all ground movements during landing and take-off at the two airports. Recently, SOWAER (Société Wallonne...
What the UK Future of Flight Action Plan means for AAM
The UK Government has published its UK Future of Flight Action Plan for the industrialisation of emerging aviation technologies and their integration into the existing civil aviation system. Within the report, 'Future of Flight' as identified as including Uncrewed...
IAE V2500 milestone SAF test
It was announced earlier today that IAE International Aero Engines AG (IAE) has successfully tested the V2500 engine with 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). At a MTU Maintenance Hannover in Germany, the engine was tested using Neste's 100 per cent...
A jet engine with no moving parts?
Recently, Wave Engine Corp. successfully tested a jet engine that requires no moving parts. The UAV flight test included self-powered take-off, climb-cruise, and landing. Wave Engine Corp. develop and produce next-generation wave engine propulsion systems. Reimagining...
Leveraging AI to effectively combat adverse weather
Yesterday it was announced that Aeromexico has adopted IBM's AI powered tool to perform informed climate risk analysis for its fleet. Responding to the growing challenge that adverse weather conditions poses, the technology will allow Mexico's flag carrier to monitor,...
15 Promising aerospace startups to watch
In an industry which must stay ahead of the curve, startups play a crucial role. Disrupting a space dominated by legacy systems, their comparative agility allows for rapid experimentation and iteration, bringing fresh perspectives and innovation. Here are 15 startups...
Disruptive sustainability technology with Grzegorz Ombach, Airbus
Grzegorz Ombach, Head of Disruptive Research & Technology and Senior Vice President, Airbus joined to discuss sustainability, technology, and innovation. During the interview, Ombach highlighted the complexities of achieving net zero targets during the industry's...
The new Aerospace Tech Week Europe agenda in brief
The highly anticipated Aerospace Tech Week agenda has finally arrived, promising an in-depth exploration of cutting-edge technology and innovation. With keynote interviews and panels featuring IATA's Director General, Willie Walsh, Airbus' Head of Disruptive R&T,...
Viasat successfully demonstrates a UK satellite-based augmentation system (UK SBAS)
Last week, Viasat, Inc. hit a milestone, successfully demonstrating a UK satellite-based augmentation system (UK SBAS). Using ground monitoring data and satellite connectivity, UK SBAS can give positioning within a few centimetres of accuracy enhancing the reliability...
Airbus outpaces Boeing for fifth year with 2,318 new orders
Earlier this month, Airbus reported record annual jet orders in 2023 marking a "landmark year for Airbus' Commercial Aircraft business with deliveries on the upper end of target." Delivering more aircraft and securing more orders than US-based Boeing, Airbus secured...
Hyundai debuts new S-A2 eVTOL concept
The world's third-largest carmaker is positioning itself at the forefront of Advanced Air Mobility. At CES 2024, Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, Supernal LLC, unveiled its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) product concept S-A2....
Reliable Robotics Achieves Key Milestones in Large Aircraft Automation Study for the U.S. Air Force
Reliable Robotics reports it has made significant progress towards a working autonomy solution for the U.S. Air Force. Reliable’s automation system enables continuous autopilot engagement through all phases of aircraft operation, including taxi, takeoff and landing...
RTX Developing Solid-State Circuit Breaker for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Under NASA Contract
RTX has successfully demonstrated the operation of a solid-state circuit breaker to support hybrid-electric propulsion systems in future aircraft, a key part of the aviation industry’s efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Much like a circuit breaker...
Collins Aerospace Business Opened Additive Manufacturing Center
Collins Aerospace opened a $14 million expansion of its additive manufacturing center in West Des Moines, Iowa, recently. The 9,000-square-foot addition provides space for the site to house several new 3D metal printers. The first printer installed has eight times the...
NI Expands Capabilities of the Third Generation Vector Signal Transceiver
NI, an industry leader in automated wireless test and measurement, today announced new options and extended capabilities for its third generation PXI Vector Signal Transceiver (VST), the PXIe-5842. Combined with NI’s software ecosystem, the PXIe-5842 is a versatile...
Examining Today’s Automated Test Equipment
Automated test equipment (ATE) plays a vital role within the aerospace industry. The aerospace industry is incredibly complex and involves interdependent systems such as communication, navigation, command and control systems, but ATE can deliver high-quality, fully...