Military
"Talk to me, Goose—about our robot wingmen" Maverick might say, if he were flying the F-15EX fighter jet, and if Boeing can sync up with the Air Force’s plans for collaborative combat aircraft. “As these missions become more and more complicated, going into the future,
Military
An MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is once again supporting the U.S. Navy during its Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, this time for RIMPAC 2024. RIMPAC 2024, the world’s largest international maritime exercise, started on July 8, 2024, and continues
Business
Airbus has announced a new partnership with aircraft lessor, Avolon, to study the potential of hydrogen-powered aircraft, marking the very first collaboration of the ZEROe Project with an operating lessor. Announced at the Farnborough Airshow, Airbus and Avolon will investigate how future hydrogen-powered aircraft could be financed and
Events
The International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) first Advanced Air Mobility Symposium (AAM 2024) is expected to take place from 9 to 12 September 2024, in Montréal, Canada. The theme is "Advanced air mobility (AAM) global harmonization and interoperability: Challenges and opportunities". The symposium will build upon
Business
uAvionix, a supplier of aviation surveillance solutions, has announced the integration of its FlightLine surveillance services with Volant Autonomy’s advanced ITM (Integrated Traffic Management) system for ALIAS (Agile and Integrated Airspace System), a leading-edge UK Government $5M Future Flight Phase III project. The collaboration, showcased in the Channel
Business
Boeing and Antonov Company on July 22nd signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities to collaborate on defense-related projects. “We’re pleased to continue working with the Antonov Company to support Ukraine development and economic growth,” said Ted Colbert, president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security.
Military
The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) now has two Protector RG Mk1 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) operating at RAF Waddington. The second Protector has started its ground trial at RAF Station Waddington with first flight expected in August. Protector is based on the MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPA developed
Business
Advanced Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) fleet operations platform AlarisPro has welcomed Skyports Drone Services (Skyports) to its expanding user base. The unique AlarisPro fleet management platform provides critical insights to operators and manufacturers, enabling an unbiased view of fleet operations that can lead to improvements in safety, reduced maintenance costs,
C-UAS
Raytheon UK, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) have successfully tested Raytheon's High-Energy Laser Weapon System (HELWS) integrated onto a British Army combat vehicle, the first test of its kind in the UK. This ground-breaking test, conducted at
C-UAS
The ban on drones flying in the airspace around Paris is being strictly enforced during the 2024 Summer Olympics, with security personnel armed with drone-disabling equipment policing Paris skies. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said an average of six drones a day are being intercepted. French security forces guarding
Business
Following the success of Blue Magic events held in Belgium, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. has scheduled its first Blue Magic event in the Netherlands on November 19, 2024. The Blue Magic Netherlands (BMN) event will be held in Eindhoven, a city known as a global technology hub. BMN will
Testing
Following the recent announcement of a strategic partnership between Overwatch Group and PteroDynamics, the companies have this week completed the first ever UK flights with the pioneering Transwing UAS. Overwatch is a UK-based end-to-end design and manufacture company specialising in advanced unmanned system and munitions technologies, and