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IAI’s Heron TP makes splash at ILA ahead of German army operations
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is exhibiting at the ILA Berlin air show as its Heron TP system nears entry into service with the German military.
German Chancellor Scholz announces surprise order for 20 more Eurofighters
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz used the opening day of the ILA Berlin air show to announce a surprise order for 20 more Eurofighter combat aircraft.
“Lexi, Book Me a Jet”: How AI in Aviation is Evolving
At EBACE 2019, industry experts examined the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in aviation and how it will evolve in the future.
Business aviation bosses stay upbeat on net-zero ambitions
Industry leaders have doubled down on the sector’s environmental commitments, citing ongoing investment in emission-reducing technologies in a bid to reach net-zero by 2050.
Business Aviation Sustainability Aided By European Research
Sitting in the crosshairs of "flight shaming" and other anti-air travel protests, business aviation is the sector most in need of sustainable solutions but—because of its high-performance requirements—is the most challenging commercial market to decarbonize.
Brisbane 2032 Olympics vertiport concept designs released
Australian vertiport developer Skyportz released today images for riverfront vertiport concepts on the Brisbane River at the annual Advanced Air Mobility summit on the Gold Coast.
HELICOPTERS AND DRONES, THE ESSENTIAL COHABITATION
Helicopters are facing a growing threat of air collision from “uncooperative” drones operating in the lower layers of the airspace. The development of an anti-collision system is now a priority to ensure flight safety, both in the military and civilian world.
ACH160 takes starring role for Airbus Corporate Helicopters
Airbus Corporate Helicopters has given a leading role to its newest star at this year’s EBACE, with the ACH160 medium-twin taking centre stage on its show stand.
More Airlines Reviewing Safety Protocols After SQ321 Incident
The number of turbulence incidents reported by airlines has increased, although severe turbulence remains rare, the International Air Transport Association said at its annual meeting on June 3. By The Straits Times, Singapore / Asia News Network Source (TNS)
Diehl flags future role of new materials and AI in aircraft cabins
While Diehl Aviation was at AIX highlighting the potential for artificial intelligence and recycled materials to bring further innovation to future aircraft cabins, the company’s senior vice-president product innovation Carsten Laufs flags many of the gains are...
Improved Radome Designs Target Optimized Performance
Lufthansa Technik is using what it says is the world’s first automated adaptive robot system that can be applied to a multitude of MRO processes for composite aircraft parts, including radome repairs. Credit: Lufthansa Technik
EASA publishes first Easy Access Rules for U-space
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first Easy Access Rules (EAR) for U-space (Regulation (EU) 2021/664).
China Imposes Export Controls on Aerospace Technology and Materials
China has been investing in the aerospace sector and is attempting to have its passenger aircraft, the Comac C919 narrow body jet, certified abroad. For years, however, Beijing has been dependent on overseas suppliers for the aircraft's development. By dpa Source...
Three Factors Driving Data Innovation in the Connected Aviation Ecosystem
The power of data in the connected aviation ecosystem is something we have covered at length on Connected Aviation Today.
S4A is carrying out various modifications to prepare various aircraft for the next firefighting campaign in Spain during the summer of 2024. The aforementioned modifications affect both airplanes (AT-802) and helicopters (AS350, AS355, B412, etc.) .
Purchase of Air Europa by Iberia: Brussels “stop the clock”
S4A has initiated negotiations with an undisclosed customer to develop an aerial cargo launching system to be embodied in a large UAV (unmmaned aerial vehicle), which will operate in conflict areas.
Structural repair of Cessna 550: S4A is currently involved in designing and certifying the structural repairs being undertaken to return to flight conditions a military Cessna 550 after a landing incident.
S4A has signed an agreement with Bessel Aeroprop to develop certified repairs for several aircraft model propellers.
S4A has signed an agreement with Air Baltic to provide certified repairs for A220 aircraft.
S4A has singed an agreement with Iberia to provide certified repairs for A320 family nacelles.
S4A is involved in several projects consisting of incandescent luminaires replacement with LEDs affecting a significant number of business jet models.
The Challenger 604 aircraft where the Collins SATCOM model T311 is in its final test phase. This is the sixth aircraft where the stated is embodied after S4A design and certification process in front of EASA.
S4A continues the certification process of the ADS-B system on AS332 helicopters against EASA.
When we started our journey in 2007, in our minds we had many objectives, and we assure you that one of the priorities was not the corporate image… Things of engineers! But over time we have realized that the image and what you project with it, is an aspect that...
S4A is developing a modification that will completely change the avionics of Bell 412 helicopters dedicated to medical evacuations.
In S4A, we are very aware of the ETSI Aeronautics and Space of the Polytechnic University of Madrid, because in fact, 80% of our staff is made up of qualified professionals in this School. The ties are narrow and that is why we have taken a step further. Within our...
FAI TECHNIK COMPLETES KU-BAND PROTOTYPE INSTALLATION ON CHALLENGER 850
FAI Technik GmbH, the maintenance division of Germany’s FAI Aviation Group, has installed its first Collins ultra-high speed Ku-band in-flight connectivity system on a Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft on behalf of a corporate client. FAI Technik, which specializes...
ADD VALUE IN THE AERONAUTIC AND SPACE CONGRESS
Santiago de Compostela has hosted one of the most important events for our sector, the III International Aeronautical and Space Congress, organized by the Galician Aeronautical Consortium. It brings together representative companies of the sector, as well as...