flight aviation
Why I'm planning a change of career
Comment Too old and possibly too opinionated for the IT industry, I've spent the past two years building up my aviation business, Airads, while studying to become a commercial pilot. When I'm flying an aircraft in cloud, I don't... [17 Jul 2008]
Video Intelligence Systems Improves In-Flight Security
White Paper Rockwell Collins is a leader in aviation electronics and communications for government and commercial applications. In order for Rockwell Collins to address the heightened security needs for improved communications on... [03 Jul 2008]
We are now roaming at 30,000 feet...
Comment The UK's regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) says any UK airline that wants to install an in-flight mobile telephony system will have to demonstrate how they will police passengers and how they... [26 Jun 2008]
Information Needs in Flight Monitoring: A Tool in Aviation Security
White Paper The Next Generation Air Transportation System security concept introduced flight monitoring as a part of risk management and shared situational awareness. Information on the aircraft performance, its... [11 Apr 2008]
In-flight mobile gets Ofcom thumbs up
News In a statement Ofcom said the safety of passengers is paramount so no system will be fitted before the Civil Aviation Authority and European Aviation Safety Agency have also approved the technology.... [26 Mar 2008]
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition: Electronic Kneeboard for General Aviation
White Paper Microsoft and Fujitsu have teamed to provide an extraordinary new platform that progresses toward providing general aviation pilots an ideal flight planning, adverse weather avoidance, and navigation... [23 Mar 2008]
Aviation Company Uses PLM Suite to Improve Collaboration and Internal Operations
White Paper Aviation Technology Group (ATG) leads the way in the production of aircraft that provides the power and in-flight functionality of a military fighter jet. ATG focuses on developing high-performance... [20 Feb 2008]
FAA: Boeing's Dreamliner to cause "security vulnerabilities"
News The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revealed it fears Boeing's 787 Dreamliner computer systems could be hacked by passengers. The 787's flight, business and administrative support navigation... [07 Jan 2008]
How AMHS Users Benefit From Directory
White Paper For those unfamiliar with AMHS and ATN directory, a simple introduction is given in the Isode introduction to the Aviation industry. This paper looks at how an AMHS end application, such as an AMHS Terminal sending and... [07 Jan 2008]
Photos: US Army's Black Hawk goes high-tech
Photo The US Army's 159th Combat Aviation Brigade will begin taking delivery of the UH-60M - the latest generation of its widely used medium-lift utility helicopter, next month. Here's a look back in time at the cockpit of the... [28 Nov 2007]
UK in-flight calls get green light
News The launch of in-flight mobile services by several airlines had been delayed by the awarding of the safety certificate by the European Aviation Safety Authority taking longer than expected. The earliest... [18 Oct 2007]
China to get in-flight mobile by 2009
News Benoit Debains, CEO of OnAir - which is a joint venture between aircraft manufacturer Airbus and airline industry IT body Sita - said in a statement: "China is a significant and fast growing aviation market and we are... [03 Sep 2007]
Austrian Airlines Portal for Pilots' Tablet PCs Meets Security Guidelines
White Paper The organisation's portal solution meets aviation industry guidelines for document security. Working with Microsoft Gold Certified Partner mii, Austrian Airlines created their electronic flight rules and... [30 Aug 2007]
In-flight mobile gets air-safety green light
News The launch of in-flight mobile services by several airlines had been hit by delays in the award of the safety certificate by the European Aviation Safety Authority. The European air-safety body has given... [19 Jun 2007]
In-flight mobile use stays grounded in the US
News A federal advisory committee, at the request of the Federal Aviation Administration, is currently finishing up its own study on broader use of emerging telephone technologies on aircraft on its own and expects to issue... [04 Apr 2007]