- Airbus Launches New Open Aviation Data Platform, Skywise, to support Digital Transformation of the Industry - Powered by Palantir Technologies[Jun. 20, 2017]
Airbus has launched a new aviation data platform in collaboration with Palantir Technologies - pioneers in big-data integration and advanced analytics. Skywise aims to become the single platform of reference used by all major aviation players to improve their operational performance and business results and to support their own digital transformation. Skywise is already improving industrial operations performance throughout Airbus' industrial footprint and allows now to deliver enhanced aircraft and equipment designs, better service and support offerings based on deeper in-service data insights.
- Honeywell's Connected Aircraft Maintenance Reduces Delays and Cancellations for Cathy Pacific[Jun. 19, 2017]
Honeywell and Cathay Pacific have signed a contract to deploy Honeywell's Connected Aircraft maintenance offering across their fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft. Honeywell's GoDirect Connected Maintenance program combines the airplane's connectivity, in-depth product knowledge and data analytics to predict when mechanical parts need to be fixed or replaced. The service demonstrated during a trial program with Cathay Pacific that it can reduce inoperative systems by up to 35 percent, which directly reduces costly and disruptive maintenance and aircraft downtime, lowering flight cancellations and the impact of delays.
- Inmarsat and Cobham Team with United Airlines to Deliver Next Generation Flight Deck Connectivity[Jun. 15, 2017]
Inmarsat, the world's leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, and Cobham SATCOM, the leading manufacturer of satellite communications solutions, today announced that United Airlines will participate in a technology evaluation of SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S), Inmarsat's next generation flight deck communications platform. SB-S will be evaluated on four United Airlines' Boeing 767 aircraft, which will be installed with Cobham's AVIATOR 300D satcom system. It offers global, high-speed, secure connectivity for the flight deck. Enabling powerful and flexible communications with real-time inflight information, the service enhances airline safety, asset utilisation, security, and operations.
- Pioneering Innovation Projects with AWB Aviation[Jun. 07, 2017]
On the occasion of the 12th Day of the Aerospace Regions, which will be hosted on the 7th of June 2017, AWB Aviation will be presenting pioneering innovation projects for the aerospace industry. During their visit to the company, and within the context of two workshops, industry professionals will be provided with interesting insights into the future of aerospace. AWB Aviation, situated in Lampertheim, Hesse, belongs to the AWB Group and has 45 employees. It has been an ISO 9100-certified aeronautical company since 2005 and is specialised in the development and production of propulsion unit components made of high-temperature resistant materials.
- Fuel Cells: Green Energy on Board[Apr. 28, 2017]
How does a fuel cell function, and where could it be used on aircraft?
- Uber Looks to Soar with Flying Taxis by 2020[Apr. 25, 2017]
After upending the taxi market with its ride-hailing service, Uber Technologies Inc is now aiming for the skies with its flying taxis.
- Is It a Bird? Is It a Plane? Flying Car to Go on Sale[Apr. 20, 2017]
It may not be quite like the Jetsons, but for over a million dollars you too can soon fly around in a car.
- Major Asia-Pacific Airports Gather in Kunming to Promote ICAO A-CDM[Apr. 19, 2017]
On April 19, Seminar on Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) and First Meeting of the Aerodrome Collaborative Decision Making Task Force (A-CDMTF/1) of International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO) were held in Kunming Yunnan. Experts from more than 30 countries, delegates from major Asia-Pacific airports, and over 100 delegates from Civil Aviation Administration of China(CAAC), Air Traffic Management Bureau, and some Chinese airlines and 10-million-passenger airports attended this meeting. This meeting in China not only shows ICAO's recognition on China's A-CDM airport collaborative work, but also aims to formulate and update A-CDM international standards and arrange the promotion and implementation of A-CDM in Asia-Pacific airports in next phase through the seminar.
- The Airline Industry's Tech Problem - Digital Marketing News This Week[Apr. 14, 2017]
What's left to be said at this point about United Airlines' horrific passenger "re-accommodating" situation from last week? Putting aside the company's misguided thinking about everything from customer service to crisis communications, there may be an even bigger issue lurking beneath the surface: Any company, not just United, can get into trouble when it prioritizes procedure over customer-first thinking.
- Airlines and Airports Look to Biometrics to Improve the Passenger Experience[Apr. 11, 2017]
Recently, passengers on some KLM flights departing Amsterdam haven't shown a boarding pass to get on a plane. They haven't needed to show their IDs, nor have they interacted with an agent at the boarding door.