General Atomics AeroTec Systems has partnered with AEE Aircraft Electronic Engineering for the redevelopment of the engine interface unit and central warning system—a component that evaluates engine data, level indicators, and flap positions—for the Dornier Do228 NXT special-mission aircraft. The companies said the new interface has a form-fit-function replacement with a backward-compatible design that is future-proof.
Airbus, BoostAeroSpace, Collins Aerospace, Liebherr, and Thales have joined forces to launch DECADE-X (Digital Ecosystem for Aerospace and Defense), a nonprofit association that aims to “drive the development of a sovereign, interoperable and secure digital ecosystem.” The organization will prioritize supply-chain resilience, product industrializations, product conformity, traceability and regulation compliance, and sustainability. “Those key objectives will drive DECADE-X to lead the aerospace and defense industry into a new era of innovation,” said chairman Pierre-Emmanuel Raux.
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled HTeaming, a system that allows helicopter crews to take full control of uncrewed aerial systems while in flight. The system includes a tablet for interfacing, a modem, and four antennas to be installed on the helicopter. The system was tested in a Spanish Navy helicopter last month, with more trials planned in the upcoming months.
Constellium has successfully remelted aluminum from retired aircraft for repurposing as materials that meet performance standards for new-production aircraft. They aim to scale up the process for industrial application and demonstrate the “full recyclability of end-of-life metallic airframes.
Ascendance and Airbus have partnered to explore hybrid-electric technology. “This partnership with Airbus validates our vision: delivering practical, realistic technology that meets the demands of modern aviation. It marks a new milestone in our commitment to making cleaner, more accessible air travel a reality,” said Ascendance CEO and co-founder Christophe Lambert.