Panasonic Avionics has announced the launch of a new software centre of excellence in Portland, Oregon. Portland joins Panasonic Avionics’ network of global engineering hubs, which includes facilities in Irvine, California; Malmö, Sweden; Osaka, Japan and Pune and Mumbai in India. The Pune centre, established in July 2024, was further bolstered by a new software
Flydocs has entered a five-year agreement with Avianca, Latin America’s largest airline, to digitise and optimise the records and asset management of its fleet of over 140 aircraft. As part of this partnership, the airline will implement flydocs’ enhanced Digital Records Management (DRM) platform, integrating it seamlessly into its operations. This collaboration complements Avianca’s existing
Monolith, an artificial intelligence (AI) software provider for engineering teams, has partnered with Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), a global pioneer in zero-emission aviation. The collaboration aims to optimise testing and simulation processes for Vertical’s eVTOL aircraft, improving performance and accelerating the VX4’s journey to market. Developing eVTOL aircraft is notoriously complex, with flight and ground tests
Icelandic MRO and AOG services provider, Ground Maintenance Technics (GMT), has selected TrustFlight Ltd.’s Centrik 5 platform to achieve compliance with the EASA Part 145 Safety Management System (SMS) mandate. In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, GMT aims to leverage the platform’s capabilities to improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance safety throughout its organisation.
Lockheed Martin has announced the formation of Astris AI, a subsidiary designed to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the U.S. defence sector and high-assurance commercial industries. Astris AI leverages Lockheed Martin’s extensive investments in machine learning operations (MLOps), generative AI platforms, and a world-class AI engineering team to address the growing
Icelandair, the flag carrier of Iceland, is the first airline to implement Astrova, the advanced in-flight entertainment (IFE) system by Panasonic Avionics. This new system debuted during the delivery flight of Icelandair’s first A321neo LR aircraft. Passengers on Icelandair’s A321neo LRs will experience Astrova’s cutting-edge features, including 4K OLED HDR10+ displays that offer precise colour
IFS, a provider of enterprise cloud and industrial AI software, has announced its partnership with CRISALION Mobility, a Spanish company acclaimed for its efficient, safe and sustainable advanced electric mobility solutions. CRISALION has chosen IFS Cloud to enhance the design, manufacturing and maintenance processes for its passenger and cargo eVTOL aircraft, as well as its
Pentagon 2000 Software, a provider of software solutions for the aviation and defence industries, has unveiled its new Available-to-Promise (ATP) module. This innovative tool is designed to enhance inventory management for aerospace and defence organisations, enabling precise delivery commitments and improved customer satisfaction. The ATP module is a powerful dashboard offering real-time insights into actual
Air Canada will launch the next phase of its digital transformation on December 3, introducing digital identification as a boarding option for nearly all domestic flights at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Building on a successful pilot project, Air Canada and YVR are the first in Canada to implement this innovative technology, offering a modern, secure
Digital Alliance, a collaboration between Airbus, Delta TechOps, and GE Aerospace, aims to improve the accuracy of predictive maintenance recommendations, minimising operational interruptions and reducing costly “no fault found” scenarios. Liebherr-Aerospace has now joined the alliance, bringing its advanced predictive maintenance algorithms and trend monitoring applications to the initiative. Liebherr’s data will be accessible to
