ConnectivityNorthrop Grumman In Build Phase Of SDA’s Satellite Mesh Network After Successful Critical Design Review A little over a year after winning a Space Development Agency (SDA) contract to provide satellites for a low-Earth orbit mesh communications network, Northrop Grumman [NOC] recently completed the critical design review (CDR), paving…
MilitaryEmbraer Nears Completion of New Surveillance and Early Air Warning Radar Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer recently completed development and has begun technical validation of the SABER M200 Vigilante radar. The radar system will soon be operated by various agencies within the Brazilian government,…
ConnectivityTurkish Airlines Adds Free In-Flight Messaging Turkish Airlines is the most recent airline to begin offering free in-flight messaging for passengers on board many of its flights. With this decision, Turkish follows some of the world’s largest airlines,…
UnmannedSagetech Avionics Sees Opportunities In Brazil For Micro-Transponder US aerospace technology firm Sagetech Avionics said approval in Brazil for its micro-transponder, the MXS, will open new opportunities in the South American country and beyond. Sagetech this month gained clearance from…
RegulationEnabling Advanced Air Mobility: Insights From the FAA, Honeywell, and ANRA This week, a panel of experts discussed the challenges and opportunities associated with cooperating internationally on advanced air mobility, or AAM. Jessica Orquina, Manager of the Implementation Branch for the FAA’s Safety…
Air TaxiPLANA Wins iF Design Award On April 17, 2023, South Korean aircraft developer PLANA announced that it won a highly-coveted iF Design Award. Winning in the Professional Concept category, this recognition highlights the developer’s commitment to its…
Air TaxiQ&A With the New CFO of Overair Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Overair recently announced the appointment of a new CFO, Tom Whayne. He previously served as chief strategy officer of Maxar Technologies and as CFO…
CommercialOPINION: Freedom and Flexibility Drive the Future of Airline Customer Service Rahul Jolly, President of Global Travel and Hospitality at digital business services company Teleperformance, delves into the latest consumer travel demands and why businesses need to act now to drive digital transformation…