ConnectivityEmirates VP of Customer Experience Talks Future of In-Flight Connectivity When it comes to future growth markets, In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) is seen as a vital market for satellites, despite the issues aviation has had over the last year. There are high hopes…
CommercialWhat's Trending in Aerospace - March 7, 2021 Check out the March 7 edition of What's Trending in Aerospace, where editors and contributors for Avionics International bring you some of the latest headlines and updates happening across the global aerospace industry.…
MilitaryFormer Air Force Acquisition Secretary Will Roper Joins Volansi Will Roper, the former assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology, and logistics, is joining drone maker Volansi’s board of directors, the company announced on March 3. Roper will assist…
Air TaxiAeroMobil Marks Milestone Toward Certification with Flight Tests AeroMobil conducted successful flight tests for its flying car including achieving top and stall speeds, take off ability within 1,300 feet and climb rate of over 1,200 feet per minute, the company…
UnmannedAir Force Looks to Hybrid Electric Solution for eVTOL and UAS Energy Concerns The Air Force is investing in LiquidPiston’s X-Engine technology to create a hybrid-electric propulsion system to power emerging technologies like unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and orbs, the company announced on March 4. …
Unmanned5 Airports Selected by FAA for Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected five airports to test unmanned aircraft system (UAS) detection and mitigation systems that will create future standards for countering UAS (C-UAS) use at airports, the…
MilitaryLoyal Wingman Takes First Flight in Australia The Loyal Wingman completed a successful test flight, Boeing Australia announced in a March 1 press release. The Loyal Wingman is an uncrewed aircraft developed by Boeing Australia and the Royal Australian…
Air TaxiHyPoint CEO Talks New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Operable Prototype for Electric Aircraft HyPoint has unveiled the first operable prototype version of its turbo air-cooled hydrogen fuel cell system, as the Menlo Park, California-based green energy startup prepares to support validation and testing of its…