Artificial intelligence is all around us. From digital assistants that switch on the lights at dusk to chatbots performing basic customer service, in recent years AI has become increasingly ubiquitous. And what might once have been considered science fiction in many cases now looks increasingly ordinary.
Airbus and Østnes Helicopters, the official distributor for Airbus Helicopters in the Nordic countries, announced a contract for ten Airbus H125s at this year's European Rotors.
Airtelis and Airbus Helicopters announce the signature of a framework agreement for the purchase of up to five H145 helicopters, including the firm order of one.
Ethiopia’s national flag carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000 from Airbus in Toulouse, France. The first of its kind to be operated by an african based operator, the A350-1000 will enable Ethiopian Airlines to enhance its premium service on key destinations including Washington […]
Airbus Helicopters has signed a landmark contract with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 Airbus H135 helicopters to train the next generation of RCAF Pilots.
- 7th and 8th O3b mPOWER satellites to join the first six in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) where they are delivering high-speed connectivity to users worldwide
The Member States’ Advisory Body (MAB) Research Group, with approximately 20 members from the 31 EASA Member States, advises the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on current research activities at national level, endorses the annual Aviation Authorities Research Agenda and is considered a joint effort to reduce fragmentation and duplication of research activities at […]
The focus of the webinar hosted by EASA will be on the essential aspects of the regulatory framework for occurrence reporting applicable to organisations for which EASA is the competent authority, such as design organisations, production organisations, maintenance organisations, air operators, air navigation services organisations and flight crew training organisations.
The MODEL-SI project is concluding its research on Modeling and Simulation of digital twin eVTOL and EASA invites you to join the final dissemination event, organised in collaboration with Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaft (ZHAW)
This webinar is organised to present an update of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's Research Project "Detection of Lithium Batteries using Security Screening Equipment".
The Vortex Ring State — Final dissemination event’s goal is to present the comprehensive results of the Helicopter Vortex Ring State (VRS) Experimental Research project conducted under a contract between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and ONERA/DGA EV. The event will highlight:
Join us on 26 November 2024 for the Part 21 Workshop at the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) headquarters, and on 27 November 2024 for the Certification Conference at Cologne’s Botanical Garden (“Flora”). EASA is organising this two-day event that will bring together industry staff, authorities’ representatives, and EASA experts and managers to discuss […]
The Safety in Aviation Forum for Europe (SAFE 360˚) conference strives to break down silos by examining the key safety issues in Europe from a cross-domain perspective. The conference includes the full spectrum of aviation stakeholders taken from up and down the technical and management chain. The conference follows the ‘Chatham House Rules‘, which allows […]
The Rotorcraft Structures Workshop is a forum to discuss rotorcraft (CS-27, CS-29, CS-VLR) structures topics between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), National Competent Authorities (NCAs), and applicants for type certificates (CTs) and supplemental type certificates (STCs).
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is pleased to announce the launch of its Innovative Air Mobility Implementation Forum, organised in collaboration with: AME, ASD, DAE, GUTMA, and JEDA. The event, introduced by EASA’s Executive Director, Florian Guillermet, will start with a half-day session dedicated to exchanges among authorities and industry executives.
NASA Assessing Options For Faster, Cheaper Mars Sample Return Samples aboard the Perseverance rover may hold evidence of past life on Mars. audra.avizieni… Mon, 11/18/2024 - 09:00 Author Irene Klotz Content source Aviation Week & Space Technology Primary Category Space Exploration
Vertical Aerospace Faces Investor Showdown Amid Cash Shortfall The air taxi startup has unveiled an aggressive plan for 2030, but whether it can raise enough cash to survive that long is an open question. audra.avizieni… Mon, 11/18/2024 - 09:00 Author Ben Goldstein Content source Aviation Week & Space Technology Primary Category Advanced Air Mobility
ATR Ends Short-Takeoff-and-Landing Effort In Cost-Cutting Focus To reignite airline demand and prepare for a new wave of orders, ATR is rejiggering its turboprop development plan. andrea.copleys… Mon, 11/18/2024 - 09:00 Author Robert Wall Content source Aviation Week & Space Technology Content summary ATR Ends STOL Effort In Cost-Cutting Focus Primary Category Aircraft & Propulsion
India Claims Successful Test Of New Hypersonic Missile The statement revealed the previously unannounced program, which seeks to add a new capability to the Indian military’s arsenal. steve.trimble@… Sun, 11/17/2024 - 11:16 Author Steve Trimble Content source Aerospace Daily & Defense Report Primary Category Missile Defense & Weapons
China’s AAM Industry Shows Strength In Zhuhai Themes from Zhuhai are already emerging. andy.savoie@av… Fri, 11/15/2024 - 22:24 Author Ben Goldstein Content source Aerospace Daily & Defense Report Advanced Air Mobility The Weekly of Business Aviation Primary Category Advanced Air Mobility
China’s AAM Industry Shows Strength In Zhuhai Themes from Zhuhai are already emerging. andy.savoie@av… Fri, 11/15/2024 - 22:24 Author Ben Goldstein Content source Aerospace Daily & Defense Report Advanced Air Mobility The Weekly of Business Aviation Primary Category Advanced Air Mobility
ABL Space Systems Shifts Focus To Missile Defense The U.S. Missile Defense Agency is under pressure to field two advanced new capabilities by 2035. andy.savoie@av… Fri, 11/15/2024 - 21:54 Author Irene Klotz Content source Aerospace Daily & Defense Report Primary Category Missile Defense & Weapons
Landing Area Any locality either on land, water, or structures, including airports/heliports and intermediate landing fields, which is used, or intended to be used, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter, servicing, or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo.
From 2015 (YouTube Edition): One of Aviation’s Greatest Efforts Expands Our Ranks With Inspirational New Flyers In this short, 2 ½ minute video, you’ll see and hear Charles Stites, who is the Executive Director of Able Flight, as he pins pilot wings on four new able flight students. You’ll also receive an introduction to an […]
Also: DeltaHawk Is Hiring, Vertical VX4, FAA v Boulder, G700 Records Expansions to BasicMed operations have now gone into effect. These are included in Section 828 of the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935), recently signed into law. Under these new regulations, pilots flying under BasicMed privileges can operate aircraft […]
Also: Joby Overseas, Elixir CAA Cert, Drone Threat, GMR Airbus Sale Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft successfully carried out Flight Seven on November 5, 2024, focusing on expanding the flutter envelope and cockpit pressure testing to ensure safe performance and handling qualities as XB-1 nears supersonic speeds and higher altitudes. With Chief Test Pilot Tristan […]
Aero Linx: Aircraft Electronics Association Founded in 1957, the Aircraft Electronics Association represents nearly 1,300 member companies in more than 40 countries, including approved maintenance organizations specializing in maintenance, repair and installation of aircraft electronics systems in general aviation aircraft. The AEA membership also includes manufacturers of aircraft electronics equipment, instrument repair facilities, instrument manufacturers, […]
“The aircraft performed absolutely brilliantly, and was really stable in the hover. The flight controls felt good, and it’s great to have the tethers off. Everything on the aircraft worked perfectly - no surprises, nice and boring - a great test flight.” Source: Simon Davies, Vertical’s Chief Test Pilot, discussing details as Vertical Aerospace has […]
Breakout A technique to direct aircraft out of the approach stream. In the context of simultaneous (independent) parallel operations, a breakout is used to direct threatened aircraft away from a deviating aircraft.
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Also: Drone V Power Grid, CAE Launches Prodigy, ISS Cargo Launch, Joby Overseas Archer Aviation and Soracle Corporation are working together to bring electric air mobility to Japan. Their new agreement includes up to 100 new aircraft, totaling around $500 million. This aims to help alleviate congestion and improve transportation in Japanese cities where ground […]
“NATA congratulates Senator John Thune on his election as Senate majority leader and looks forward to his collaborative leadership in the 119th Congress. Throughout Senator Thune’s distinguished Congressional career and service on the Senate Commerce Committee, he has demonstrated a commitment to sound transportation policy, an understanding of the aviation ecosystem, and an appreciation for […]
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Icelandair has announced plans to start new direct flights from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Istanbul, Turkey, beginning in September… The post Icelandair to launch new route between Reykjavik and Istanbul in September 2025 appeared first on AeroTime.
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