Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN)A350-1000 Takes the Lead in Autonomous Flying Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) The increasing prevalence of autonomous aviation aligns with broader technological advancements within avionics. The A350-1000 is a test case. Autonomous aircraft are rapidly emerging…
MilitaryL3Harris and Northrop Grumman Moving Ahead on F-16 Electronic Warfare Suites - Sept. 19 NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—L3Harris Technologies said that its site in Clifton, N.J., several weeks ago began the build of 166 AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield all-digital electronic warfare (EW) suites for F-16 fighters in six…
MilitaryRTX’s Pratt & Whitney Receives $1.3 Billion F135 Engine Core Upgrade Contract - Oct. 1 RTX‘s Pratt & Whitney has received a more than $1.3 billion cost plus incentive fee contract for the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) for the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter, DoD said on…
AI & AutonomyNorthrop Grumman Demonstrates MQ-4C Navigation In Arctic Circle - Sept. 20 Northrop Grumman on Thursday announced it demonstrated the ability of a navigation system used by a MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicle to operate at high latitudes within the Arctic Circle. The company…
Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN)Demand Accelerates for Virtual Reality Training in Avionics Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) VR training is emerging as a critical trend in avionics, promising to revolutionize how pilots, engineers, and maintenance crews are trained. Rapid advancements in…
AI & AutonomyThe Nexus of Avionics, Artificial Intelligence, and Aircraft Values Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) As AI systems enhance the operational performance of aircraft, demand for such planes is surging, driving up base values and lease rates. The global…
ProfilesCybersecurity in the Skies Securing aircraft and associated systems against potential cyberattacks ensures the safety and integrity of communication, navigation and operational systems. In 2015, Chris Roberts, a cybersecurity consultant told the FBI he hacked into…
MilitaryArmy Completes Initial Flight Demos, MOSA Evaluation With FTUAS Prototypes - Sept. 11 The Army has completed initial flight demonstrations and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) evaluations with Textron Systems and Griffon Aerospace’s offerings for the Future Tactical UAS (FTUAS) program, the service said on…