Thales is using this modified Cabri helicopter to test a prototype version of its next generation cloud-native FlytX avionics suite. (Thales) Thales recently began the earliest stages of a flight testing campaign of what the Toulouse-based avionics maker describes as its first “cloud-native” avionics suite, FlytX, using a modified Cabri helicopter. The Cabri’s flight testing…
Arun Srinivasan is the associate director for strategy and engine health management for Pratt & Whitney. On this episode of the Connected Aviation Intelligence podcast, we feature a discussion with Pratt & Whitney focusing on how the company continues to invest in new data analytics solutions, cloud computing and software that is digitally transforming the…
Photo: Airbus Reading Time: < 1 minuteAzores Airlines has beaten its record for the longest Airbus A321LR flight. On Tuesday, the airline flew 7,874km between Oakland, CA, and Lajes, Azores, for nine and a half hours. In a statement, the airline said, “This achievement puts the airline in the spotlight in Airbus’ records since it…
BAE Systems is developing a power management system for eVTOL aircraft. (BAE Systems) The electrification of aircraft has caused the aviation industry to take an interest in battery technology. While many other industries are also transitioning to battery power in an attempt to be more sustainable, electric aircraft will require very different requirements and regulations. …
Photo: Boeing Reading Time: < 1 minuteBamboo Airways is getting ready to start its first flights to the United States on September 23, 2021. Initial flights Bamboo will operate between September and November 2021 will be “proving” flights before the airline launches regularly scheduled service. The airline will operate flights to Los Angeles (LAX), San…
Panasonic Avionics and Thinkom Solutions Inc. will develop a next-generation Ku-band antenna under a partnership announced Sept. 7. (ThinKom) Panasonic Avionics has established a new partnership with ThinKom Solutions, Inc. to develop a new, next-generation Ku-band in-flight connectivity (IFC) antenna, the two companies announced Sept. 7 Under the new partnership, the two connectivity suppliers will…
The fuselage of a condemned F-35A Lightning II Aug. 23, 2021, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, that has been decontaminated, painted and made safe for further handling. The aircraft was involved in a landing mishap in 2020 at Eglin AFB, Florida, but is now being transformed into sectional training aids by Airmen at Hill…
Airbus Delivered 40 Aircraft in August 2021 Photo: shutterstock.com Reading Time: < 1 minuteAirbus aircraft manufacturer delivered 40 planes in August to bring supplies of its new aircraft to 384 since the start of the year. Compared to the last three months, the number has thinned out – it delivered 47 in July, 77 in…
Iridium expects the first Certus aviation terminals to become available by the end of the year, although the company’s vice president says the IP connectivity it can provide will be applicable to other areas of aviation beyond commercial airlines. (Iridium) When Iridium first introduced Certus in 2016, its main aviation application appeared to be air…
Emerald Airlines – Ireland’s Newest Airline Photo: shutterstock.com Reading Time: < 1 minuteEmerald Airlines is Ireland’s newest airline that secured its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) on Monday after completing its proving flight on September 3rd. Emerald recently secured a deal to operate the Aer Lingus regional franchise for ten years, formerly held by Stobart Air.…
Swoop Aero will use Iris Automation’s Casia in its new drone, Kite. (Swoop Aero) A new partnership between Swoop Aero and Iris Automation will use both companies’ technology to create a beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone navigation system, according to a Sept. 2 press release. Swoop Aero will incorporate Iris Automation’s detect and…
The main photograph is a crop of Michael Fugit’s shot. On the right box, the mysterious UAS photographed over California in 2020. (Image credit: TheAviationist using Michael Fugit and Rob Kolinsky photos). Let’s talk about the mysterious flying wing aircraft that flew over the Philippines a few days ago. On Sept. 2, 2021, at 06.15AM…