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Honeywell accelerates “third set of eyes” software to enhance runway safety
2023 was the highest year in a decade for serious runway incursion events per one million airport operations. With runway incursions on the rise, Honeywell has accelerated development of its Surface Alert software. The alert system leverages GPS data, automatic...
Lufthansa Technik Philippines encourages startup-driven AI innovation for aircraft MRO
Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) is on the brink of a transformation and AI is set to play a significant role in this evolution. From accelerating the industry's digitisation to enabling predictive maintenance and cost savings, its potential is vast....
Unlocking MRO capacity through digitalisation with Karen Miller, GM, Connected Aero
The MRO landscape is on the brink of a transformation and Karen Miller believes its digitalisation will unlock "phenomenal opportunities." In a recent interview, Miller, GM, Connected Aero highlighted the critical importance of digitalisation in the MRO landscape. The...
Airbus UpNext unveils electric ‘flying truck’ for flight testing
The Airbus innovation arm UpNext has launched Optimate, a "flying truck" replicating an A350 cockpit. The fully-electric next-generation autonomy demonstrator emulates the aircraft, rolling down airport runways equipped with an A350 virtual flight deck and ‘computer...
UK tests “ground-breaking” quantum enabled navigation systems
This month, the UK successfully tested "ground-breaking" quantum technology aimed at creating an unjammable back-up for GPS navigation systems. Although the technology's "practical implementation" in commercial aviation is still estimated to be 10-20 years away in the...
McKinsey underscores gen AI’s role in bridging the labour gap
Extensive labour shortages the aviation industry is currently facing have been identified as a critical challenge with the potential to slow progress, and the MRO sector is no exception. In fact, McKinsey & Company research indicates that by 2033, one-fifth of...
“The future of air traffic control: ” Test centre built for Namur’s digital control tower
In 2026, air traffic at Charleroi and Liège airports will be remotely managed by a single digital control tower centre in based in Namur. The centre will oversee all ground movements during landing and take-off at the two airports. Recently, SOWAER (Société Wallonne...
Korean Air successfully tests 5G backed UAM system
Korean Air has successfully completed the "world's first" comprehensive urban air mobility (UAM) operations demonstration. Partnering with Hyundai Motor Company, Korea Telecom (KT), Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), and Hyundai Engineering &...