Air News & Articles

Implementing Digital Engineering Processes for Aircraft Design & Manufacturing

AERALIS has formed a partnership with ShinMaywa to explore how Digital Engineering can enhance ShinMaywa’s aircraft and AeroSystems business

Mar 15, 2023
Spanish Air Force Expands PC-21 Trainer Fleet

Alongside the order for the trainer aircraft, the package also includes a PC-21 simulator, two cockpit procedure trainers, additional mission planning and debriefing systems as well as pilot training software

Mar 14, 2023
Parsons Awarded Task Order for Air Base Air Defense Capabilities

The air-base air-defense (ABAD) capabilities will address threats ranging from unmanned aerial systems to cruise missiles against U.S. Air Forces-Europe (USAFE) and Air Forces Africa (AFAFRICA) bases

Mar 14, 2023
Tethered Drone System Released for Military Communications Relay

Elistair’s Orion HL can carry payloads of 4 kgs at 90 meters and 5 kgs at 50 meters for flight durations of 50 hours

Mar 14, 2023
Thales Alenia Space Launches EuroHAPS Project for Demonstration of Stratospheric Platforms

The project will conduct flight demonstrations for stratospheric platforms including a reduced-scale Stratobus from Thales Alenia Space, a Hybrid High Altitude Airship from CIRA, and an Autonomous Stratospheric Balloon System from ESG and TAO

Mar 13, 2023
Gilat Acquires DataPath to Increase Presence in Defense Market

Following the closing of the DataPath acquisition, Gilat expects its annual revenues in the defense sector to increase by approximately $50 million

Mar 13, 2023
Survitec Single Seat Life Raft to be Used on US Navy F/A-18 Aircraft

Completion of a US Navy test program validated the design of the Aerolite One for use in extreme conditions ensuring the user is provided with emergency floatation and protection from cold water

Mar 13, 2023
Kopin Develops New OLED Display for F-35 Jets

Kopin recently completed its full performance validation of the Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display in preparation for customer qualification and flight testing

Mar 13, 2023
Autonomy & AI Technology for Military Jet Aircraft

Boeing and Shield AI are set to collaborate over the integration of autonomous capabilities and artificial intelligence for warfighters

Mar 10, 2023
Aerospace Complex Castings Agreement Signed

Magellan Aerospace has signed an agreement with Collins Aerospace to supply complex castings for military platforms including those to support the F-35 Lightning II

Mar 10, 2023
Partnership to Deliver Next-Gen XR Pilot Training

Leonardo and Varjo are working together to deliver mixed reality training, enabling pilots to train using physical avionic controls within simulations replicating real-life conditions

Mar 10, 2023
Advancing Defense Capability Through Strategic Collaboration Defense Advancement works with major OEMs to foster collaboration and increase engagement with SMEs, to accelerate innovation and drive defense capabilities forward.