Out with the old
Obsolescence is a constant challenge in aerospace and defence as aircraft can be operational for several decades. The aerospace industry
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Fit for the future
The aviation sector faces challenges in recruiting and retaining a talented workforce. Alex Preston looks at how to build an
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The Omission of Aluminium is Indefensible When the UK is Trying to Build its Defence Industry
By Nadine Bloxsome, CEO, ALFED The UK Government’s recent announcement to prioritise domestic suppliers across steel, shipbuilding, AI and energy
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Futuristic aircraft assembly in hangar with workers using holographic systems for construction
Getting the hang of digital
Alex Preston talks to some of those helping airlines and MROs make the transition to a paperless hangar Paper is
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European Defense Entering a Software-Defined Era
Across EMEA, the strategic priorities are clear: speed of capability deployment, modular open architectures, assured AI, and greater technological sovereignty.
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Battle of the Bands
The potential use of some or all of the Upper C-band spectrum raises the risks of D-spectrum interference on radio
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The 25-Hour Retrofit: How New Mandates and Connected Tech are Redefining the ‘Black Box’
An exclusive Aerospace Innovations experts’ roundtable Flight data recorders (FDRs) and Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVRs) are undergoing evolutionary changes. New
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Strengthening Security and Cyber Resilience in Avionics Systems
Modern avionics systems are built from complex, highly interdependent software components. These include flight control systems, integrated modular avionics (IMA),
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New onboard sensor could help airlines avoid contrails
Developing an onboard humidity sensor to improve contrail forecasts helps customers meet emissions reduction goals. In Bristol, UK, sustainability modelling
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Securing the Connected Aircraft: The Shift from Physical to Digital Airworthiness
Historically, “airworthiness” referred to mechanical integrity, covering everything from aircraft rivets to engines. Today, the definition has fundamentally shifted: Today’s
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