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GKN Aerospace has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada to collaborate on the development of the High Voltage High Power EWIS for the RTX hybrid-electric flight demonstrator project. The agreement involves the development, construction, and installation of the electrical wiring system of the demonstrator, which is targeting a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency and […]
By Jessica Reed (Photo: Garmin) The FAA has awarded an STC to Garmin for its GFC 500 digital autopilot system in the Cessna 177/177A Cardinal and the Beechcraft T34A/T34B Series. Garmin recently received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for its GFC 500 digital autopilot system. This certification now extends its application to several other aircraft, including the
GARMIN SECURES FAA CERTIFICATION FOR GFC 500 AUTOPILOT IN ADDITIONAL AIRCRAFT MODELSRead More »
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and 2Excel Aviation have signed an agreement to forge ahead in developing the future use of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) in UK airspace. Initial efforts will focus on growing and enhancing 2Excel’s regulatory approvals in the uncrewed sphere using the maritime version of IAI’s Heron, the world’s most prolific UAS. The
Tucson, Arizona — August 31, 2023 — Universal Avionics (UA), an Elbit Systems Company, has partnered with AerSale (NASDAQ: ASLE) to develop and certify AerAware Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS). Following an intensive development effort by both parties, Universal Avionics is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the certification flight test program with the U.S. Federal Aviation
EHang, the pioneering air taxi developer, has received a significant milestone from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The company’s Unmanned Aircraft Cloud System (UACS) has gained approval for trial operations, as confirmed in their recent announcement. The UACS encompasses a suite of functions integral to efficient airspace management, seamless integration of uncrewed aerial
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Swiss aerospace developer Pilatus Aircraft has awarded Canadian firm CMC Electronics a contract to supply avionics for its PC-21 next-generation pilot trainers. The contract covers the delivery of flight management systems, SparrowHawk heads-up display (HUD) subsystems, and CMA-5024 global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receivers. CMC’s civil-certified flight management system features specialized functions for reduced workload
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SITA, a technology provider for the travel and transport industry, has secured a landmark deal with the Airports Authority of India to provide technology to 43 of India’s biggest airports. India’s Civil Aviation is among the fastest-growing aviation markets globally and will be a major growth engine delivering an estimated (US) $5 trillion economy by
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Aviation propulsion systems are a major factor in achieving zero emissions in the skies and MTU Aero Engines is working on various concepts for all thrust and power ratings to achieve the aviation industry’s big goal. “Among other things, we are forging ahead with the full electrification of the powertrain,” said MTU CEO Lars Wagner.
With the pandemic grounding aircraft globally, the aviation industry and all parties in its extended supply chain suffered a devastating blow. While freight forwarders and cargo carriers still enjoyed some profit, the rest of the aviation value chain was all but decimated. The figures were dire, and according to McKinsey & Company, airlines haemorrhaged (US)
