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Your Quick Guide To Fifth-Generation Fighter Jets

A look at the military aircraft designed to ensure “operational flexibility” for years to come.

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The Top Technological Advancements Driving The Aviation Industry

From artificial intelligence to sustainable aviation fuel, we look at how technology is helping the aviation industry.

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What Type Of Catapult Is Used Today On Aircraft Carriers?

New technology is coming to aircraft carriers to launch and recover aircraft.

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Test pilots on the Airbus A350.
How Have The Roles & Responsibilities Of Pilots Evolved Over The Years?

How technology has changed flows, procedures, and crew composition.

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5 Interesting Air Travel Insights & Trends That Will Define The Industry In 2024

The future of commercial air travel holds a multitude of developments and challenges,

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Do You Really Need To Put Your Phone In Airplane Mode For A Flight?

A look at why airplane mode exists and how important it really is.

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Aviation Tech Breakthroughs To Watch Out For In 2024

Advancements in automation are vital, from less turbulence to a new way to pass through airport security.

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Travel Technology: Which Trends Have Defined 2023?

Here are some trends that shaped the aviation industry this year.

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Smart Gating: How American Airlines Is Using Machine Learning To Reduce Taxi Times By 20%

The AI-based Smart Gating system has helped the airline reduce the time spent taxiing across its system by 17 hours each day.

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GPS
GPS Is 30 Years Old: Here’s How It’s Changed Aviation

GPS helps pilots around the world navigate their flight routes.

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Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-3F2/ER landing at Istanbul International Airport.
Turkish Airlines Cancels More Than 100 Flights After IT Issues

The airline said flights were canceled during a three-hour window, but flight data suggests several more flights were affected.

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SITA technology in use at Geneva Airport
How Recent Technological Breakthroughs Are Advancing Commercial Aviation

Technological breakthroughs can revolutionize the way people travel today.

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Throwback: When An Italian Robot Dog Pulled An Aircraft More Than 30 Feet

Dynamic Legged Systems lab is building robots to perform hazardous tasks.

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AI
5 Fascinating Ways In Which AI Might Change Aviation In The Future

From optimizing flight routes to enhancing maintenance and even predicting labor strikes

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IAG
How IAG Is Continuing To Innovate In Aviation With Hangar 51 Program

The group hopes to attract startups through more than financial investments.

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Top 5: This Year's Best Airport Technology Innovations

Airports are removing the liquid size requirements, and US passengers may soon be allowed to leave their shoes on.

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ATC
A Pilot's Guide to Aircraft Communication Systems

How the myriad of aviation conversations is performed.

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Aircraft Navigation Systems Explained: From VOR To GPS

How pilots found their way before GPS.

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How Berlin Airport Is Simplifying The Security Check

Time slots for security can now be booked up to seven days in advance.

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An Air France Airbus A300 taxiing to the runway.
What Influences Of The A300 Can We See In Modern Airbus Jets?

Air France introduced the Airbus A300 on May 23rd, 1974.

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