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Boeing, NASA rain-check X-66 evolution to focus on long, thin-wing development

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Boeing and NASA are to pause development of the X-66 flight demonstrator in order to focus their research on the evolution of long, thin-wing technology. In a statement on April 25, 2025, NASA announced that the pair were evaluating an updated approach to the agencys Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project.

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Smart Skies: How IoT is transforming aircraft maintenance and operations

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Boeing’s approach emphasizes component health monitoring, using onboard sensors to continuously track critical components. This innovative approach employs continuous health monitoring to track engine parameters in real time, allowing for the early detection of anomalies and the use of predictive maintenance.

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The controversial push for AI single-pilot ops: Airbus vs. Pilot associations

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Collectively, these initiatives showcase Airbus’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of aviation technology, with the ultimate goal of improving safety and efficiency, as well as potentially paving the way for reduced crew operations in the future.

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JetZero receives Delta Air Lines backing to develop blended-wing-body airliner 

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This innovative design approach replaces the traditional tube-shaped fuselage with protruding wings with an airframe structure in which the wings and fuselage are seamlessly merged in one piece, with the engines located on top.

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Rosen Aviation: cabin tech for VIP clients that demand the latest and greatest

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Rosen Aviation Technologies designed, developed and installed by Rosen Aviation include high-quality video displays, touch screens, audio solutions, cabin management systems, IFE systems and other related avionics equipment that improve the functionality and comfort of aircraft.

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Blockchain takes flight: Transforming aviation with cutting-edge technology

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This comprehensive approach promises to improve management and verification processes for aircraft component certifications. Furthermore, VIRTUA explored how blockchain could enhance lifecycle management of certificates issued by production organizations and modified by design or maintenance entities.

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ATR receives EASA certification for Starlink use on ATR72 regional aircraft

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Were honored to be the providers of such a revolutionary technology onboard ATR aircraft, sharing our expertise and solution-led approach to open up new opportunities for ATR, its customers, and their passengers, commented Eric Sperazza, Chief Executive Officer at PMV Engineering.

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