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IBM Wants AI to Close the Decision-Making Loop

The way IBM sees it, artificial intelligence (AI) can help expedite the OODA loop — the decision-making cycle of observe, orient, decide and act theorized by U.S. Air Force Col. John Boyd.…

Military

Boeing Closes Acquisition of Millennium Space Systems

Boeing completed the acquisition of Millennium Space Systems, a provider of agile small-satellite solutions. Millennium Space Systems will operate under Boeing Phantom Works as a subsidiary called Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company. It…

Commercial

First SBAS-FMS Installed on ATR 42-500 Aircraft

The first ATR 42-500 type aircraft have been equipped with satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS)-capable flight management system (FMS), thanks to Universal Avionics and operator First Air. The Canadian regional airline performed the…

Commercial

Cathay Pacific CEO Talks A350-1000's Longest Route

Cathay Pacific has begun flying the longest nonstop route in its global network between Washington D.C. and Hong Kong using the first Airbus A350-1000 that has entered service within its fleet. Clocking…

Regulation

FAA: How You Can Fly Drones in Crowded Areas

The FAA is wary of providing waivers to its rule preventing drone flight over people — Part 107.39 — because such operations significantly increase the risks of injury. But it’s not impossible…

Connectivity

Inmarsat, Panasonic to Develop New GX Aviation Terminal

Inmarsat and Panasonic Avionics have agreed on a strategic collaboration, for an initial 10-year period, enabling them to combine services to offer broadband in-flight connectivity (IFC) paired with solutions and services to…